Director of Select Colocation

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Remote (Nationwide)

Flexential

<strong>Flexential&rsquo;s DNA has deep roots in the southeast and the west. For nearly 20 years, both Peak 10 and ViaWest helped data-intensive organizations transform IT from a cost center to an asset that helps achieve innovation and improve speed to market while also lowering risk. We joined forces in August of 2017, and rebranded as Flexential in January of 2018.<br /><br />Flexential stands for something not often found in the world of IT transformation: the human touch. The best infrastructure solutions aren't about infrastructure, they're about people. With a mission to accelerate customer success through people and technology, we build trusted relationships and deliver tailored, value-added and reliable solutions to demonstrate the power of people in a technical world.<br /></strong> http://www.flexential.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p dir="LTR">The Director of Select Colocation will responsible for the ongoing technical support, project management, coordination, reporting, and oversight for a select number of high-value colocation customers. The core objective is to provide an unparalleled and exceptional experience for these customers, provide executive reporting and ensure key account and revenue are retained.</p> <p dir="LTR">The DSC works closely with Service Support, Customer Success, Implementation, Product, and Sales leadership to bring awareness and visibility to any changing landscape on key accounts.&nbsp; The DSC is responsible for the governance of assigned key accounts and is ultimately responsible for customer communications involving technical solutions, SLA reporting, project leadership, management, quality, and solution delivery.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Build and maintain an intimate awareness of the customer environments and business to facilitate an improved experience and benefit related to current services or future needs.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">The DSC will be the primary contact to coordinate technical resources across the company. It is DSC&rsquo;s responsibility to broker direct access to key resources as needed to address Customer&rsquo;s needs. The DSC will be an advocate for the customer and represent customer&rsquo;s interests and best-in-class performance for our customers as it pertains to colocation installations for cross-connects and space/power;</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">The DSC will be a point of escalation to help resolve tickets in a timely manner. The DSC will facilitate and document root-cause analysis if requested following any substantial incident.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Provide project management, coordination, documentation, and training associated with customer environments, processes, and procedures.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Conduct and participate in continuous business reviews and assist with life cycle management</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Ensure the company is delivering all contracted services to the customers</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Understanding all customer SLA&rsquo;s and ensuring the company is performing within those specified guidelines.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Actively engage Flexential Product and Operations leadership with the development of new products and/or services as customer requirements evolve</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously review solutions to complex IT problems</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Provide value to assigned customers, ensuring we are compliant with budget, quality standards, and customer satisfaction as outlined in the customer&rsquo;s MSA</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Establish key business and professional relationships with appropriate delivery organizations to foster open and transparent communications</p> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <p dir="LTR"><strong>Tactical Leadership Including</strong>:</p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Communication and Coordination</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Service Delivery</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Customer Support</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Project management</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Ensure audit readiness and reporting requirements</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Process improvement initiatives</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Engagement across all company organizations</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Continuous customer business reviews</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">BS in Computer Science or applicable data center experience, +8 years, in colocation services</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Strong customer interaction and coordination</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Excellent people and proactive communication skills</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Strong attention to detail, making and keeping commitments, and meeting deadlines.</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Project management experience</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $70,000-$130,000, however, the actual pay range depends on each candidate&rsquo;s experience, qualifications, and job location.</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Variable Pay</strong>: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Equity</strong>: Discretionary Stock Options</p> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><strong>Benefits of working at Flexential:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p dir="LTR">Medical, Telehealth, Dental, and Vision</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">401(k)</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Health Savings Accounts (HAS) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Life and AD&amp;D</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Short Term and Long Term disability</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Leave of Absence</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Employee Assistance Program</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Wellness Program</p> </li> <li> <p dir="LTR">Rewards and Recognition Program</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="LTR">Benefits are subject to change at the Company&rsquo;s discretion</p>