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Director, Operations Training

CyrusOne · Chicago, IL · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a training program you built that measurably improved performance or reduced incidents.

What they are checking: Whether they can tie training to operational results rather than completion rates alone.

Tell me about how you've led and developed a team of trainers or technical instructors.

What they are checking: Whether they can build a strong team and set clear standards and accountability.

What would you do

How would you run emergency operating procedure drills across many sites so they're realistic and consistent?

What they are checking: Whether they can design drills that build real readiness for failures like utility loss or cooling outages.

An incident happens at one site. How do you turn it into lessons learned for the whole AMER fleet?

What they are checking: Whether they can spread learning across sites so the same failure doesn't happen elsewhere.

Site leaders say training takes too much time away from operations. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance operational demands with training needs and earn site leaders' support.

How do you keep training current as data center equipment and technology change?

What they are checking: Whether they have a process to update content so training doesn't fall behind the real systems.

About the work

How would you build a technician qualification card program that makes sure people can actually do the work, not just pass a test?

What they are checking: Whether they understand competency-based qualification, which keeps data center operations safe and reliable.

What does a strong qualified electrical worker and LOTO training program look like in a data center?

What they are checking: Whether they know electrical safety requirements like NFPA 70E and why they matter on critical systems.

How would you set up LMS governance to support training, qualification and compliance reporting?

What they are checking: Whether they can make the learning system a trusted record that supports audits and decisions.

How would you use operational site audits to find systemic gaps?

What they are checking: Whether they look for patterns across sites, not just individual findings.

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The full job description

As published by CyrusOne.

The Director of Operations Training will lead the strategy, governance, and execution of technical training and continuous improvement practices across CyrusOne data facilities. The role will own the development, implementation, governance, and effectiveness of mandatory technical training requirements for the Facility Operations team, including technician qualification cards, qualified electrical worker training, LOTO, CPR and other technical training, as needed. The Director of Operations Training will also lead a portfolio of operational excellence and continuous improvement programs across the AMER fleet, including drills on emergency operating procedures, operational site audits and incident lessons learned. This position will lead and develop a team of technical training professionals and establish priorities, standards, and accountability for the function. Essential Functions • Set the technical training strategy and direct the development, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of training programs across Operations • Own governance of the technician qualification program, including standards, content, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness • Establish LMS governance and ensure the system supports Operations training, qualification, compliance, and reporting requirements • Establish performance measures and reporting across USA sites, identify systemic gaps, and drive corrective actions with Operations leadership • Lead the fleet-wide emergency preparedness drill program and establish standards for execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement • Translate incident findings and lessons learned into fleet-wide training, standards, and operational improvements • Own the operational site audit program, establish evaluation standards, identify trends and risks, and drive adoption of best practices across the fleet • Establish governance and accountability to ensure Operations training remains compliant with applicable regulatory, legal, and company requirements Minimum Requirements • 8+ years of progressive experience in technical training, critical operations, operational excellence, or related functions, including significant responsibility for developing and leading technical programs • 5+ years leading technical teams, including experience developing talent, setting functional priorities, and driving performance • 5+ years experience working directly with HVAC and critical electrical systems and the application of BMS / EPMS to these systems • Experience with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale continuous improvement and operational excellence programs in industrial, data center, or other critical operations environments • Demonstrated ability to influence senior Operations leaders and cross-functional stakeholders across a geographically dispersed organization • Proven track record of building high performing teams and establishing scalable programs, standards, and governance • Advanced organization / project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, with demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives and establish priorities across a geographically dispersed organization • Capable of reading and/or generating technical documents, schematics, and drawings Education • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant field experience CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

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