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The Opportunity

Paramount Pictures Information Technology in Hollywood, Ca. has established aggressive growth goals to upgrade the IT Data Center and create a Disaster Recovery site for our parent company Viacom.

Our Information Technology Division has a NEW opening for a Data Center Operations Manager to help support this enormous undertaking. The Data Center Manager will work closely with the Technology teams and assure all aspects involved with the facilities and accompanying systems maintenance (power, HVAC, cooling, etc.) are at optimum performance levels to support the new installation as well as maintain integrity in the current environment.

The Data Center Operations Manager must be a focused and dedicated team player, capable of responding to the changing business requirements. They will work as a hands - on manager, planning & coordinating the substantial number of infrastructure upgrades which will also require considerable cross-functional coordination with both the Technology and studio Facilities teams.

They will be working day-to-day with the department heads locally and at Viacom main offices in addition to external vendors. This is an extremely high visibility position that demands someone with the ability to assess and plan quickly and accurately, plan and meet project timetables and interact effectively with many different levels of staff and management.

It is critical for the Data Center Operations Manager to be able to operate independently of any supervision or direction in an emergency situation. The Manager must have the confidence and ability to make spur-of-the-moment decisions to bring service back to our customers, while still managing the overall effort and protection of the corporate goals.

The Company

One of the original major motion picture studios, Paramount Pictures has been a leading producer and distributor of feature films since 1912. Its 2,500-plus title library boasts Oscar winners Braveheart and Forrest Gump, and Titanic (the highest-grossing motion picture of all time) -- as well as such classics as The Ten Commandments, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sunset Boulevard. In addition, several of the most successful franchises in film history, including Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, The Godfather and Indiana Jones, are part of the Paramount Pictures library. Paramount also co-produces films with Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films, utilizing their expertise with specific audiences.

In choosing films to produce, Paramount aims to create a carefully balanced film slate that represents a variety of genres, styles, and levels of investment-with the goal of creating entertainment with worldwide appeal. Paramount Pictures distributes its motion pictures on video and DVD in more than 45 countries worldwide through Paramount Home Entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the corporate data center environment supporting services essential to efficient performance for all network infrastructure, servers, configurations, security, backup strategies and network backplane and disaster preparedness.
• Work as a team with IT management & staff to assure processes and standards are maintained during all operating system builds and hardware installs.
• Manage all data center inventory and assets (over 500 servers). Maintains the process for accurate inventory of infrastructure, including warranty, maintenance contracts, and support contacts.
• Manage site preparation and remodeling, electrical, network equipment (modems, servers, routers, racks, cabinets), HVAC, power distribution, UPS, HALON, telecommunications (phones).
• Management of service requests for hardware/software deployment across multiple technology domains (mainframe, midrange, desktop, and server).
• Operation, maintenance and repair of power-generation, HVAC and all building/space control functions within Paramount Pictures' IT Data Center environment.
• Coordinates and directs the planning, maintenance, installation and alteration of firm's HVAC systems, Power distribution system(s), Security system(s), Fire detection and suppression, computer network wiring, lighting and other factors.
• Inspects plant and evaluates use of space and facilities. Develops written recommendations regarding the most efficient and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Plans, budgets and schedules facilities modification(s) including cost estimates, bid sheets, layouts and contract for construction, acquisitions and facility build-outs.
• Inspects construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established plans and specifications.
• Oversees and directs maintenance personnel and workers engaged in equipment installation, facilities equipment repair and preventive maintenance.
• Initiates and manages all contracts and contract personnel performing any mechanical, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance work to the building facilities and grounds. Acquires bid pricing to additional work requirements and contract renewals when needed.
• Develops & ensures compliance of departmental specifications, policies, and standards to guide the deployment of infrastructure (racks, servers, power, cooling, cabling, etc.)
• Meets with various external vendor representatives and acts as liaison to public utility, environmental and energy agencies.
• Maintains all preventative maintenance programs using a Maintenance Management System (MMS)
  Schedules and coordinates periodic inspection and/or tests of all systems including fire alarm, fire protection, security cameras, boilers, elevators, electrical switchgear and emergency generators. Plans and performs maintenance so as not to disrupt equipment and services.
• Observes and enforces safety rules and regulations, encourages safe work behaviors, and promptly corrects conditions and unsafe behavior which may lead to accident.
• Prepares weekly status reports regarding the status of projects and outlining any problems in their expected completion.
• Responsible for keeping the infrastructure element monitoring up-to-date, ensuring all systems are monitored, handling requests to make changes to monitoring.
• Responsible for ensuring the procedure for maintaining daily tape check-in, check-out logs and year-end tape inventory.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in management & plant maintenance of a large data center environment with 500+ servers and 24/7 operation raised floor critical environment, including HVAC, UPS, electrical systems, emergency generators, fire protection and security systems.
• 5+ years experience in IT Administration including:
  • Networks: LAN (Local Area Networks), WAN (Wide Area Networks), routers, switches, hubs, cabling;
  • Operating Systems: Windows NT and 2003 Server, OS/2, Active Directory, UNIX/LINUX, Outlook Exchange/Lotus Notes, backup systems.
  • Back office Skills: Advanced in Microsoft's (MS) Word, Excel; proficiency with MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Access, knowledge of AutoCAD helpful.
  • Computer Hardware: Advanced proficiency in the analysis, design, implementation and use of server and desktop hardware.
• In-depth knowledge of power distribution/electrical backup systems operations, maintenance, repair.
• In-depth knowledge of large HVAC system operations, maintenance, repair.
• Strong understanding of physical security concepts and management. Understanding of vulnerability-assessments and necessary corrections.
• Working knowledge of fire protection codes, OSHA requirements, building and electrical codes.
• Ability to read and understand blue prints, schematics and technical manuals
• Experience with Data Center support and emergency generators; able to perform emergency generator testing.
• Knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Proven ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements and to direct skilled labor in the performance of their duties.
• Strong background in scheduling, tracking, monitoring and preventative maintenance in all aspects of facility functions.
• Financial acumen regarding budgeting, estimating and planning required..
• Computer literacy essential.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with varied teams in a very dynamic environment and see the correlation of the individual items and its impact on the "big picture".
• Excellent organizational and project management skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical parties.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships among all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrates willingness to support team on all levels to get the job done.
• Capable of performing well in a deadline sensitive environment. Adaptable to change.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred, will accept equivalent work related experience.

Other information

Paramount's hours are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The position may require longer hours depending on the workload. You will work on site at the Hollywood studio lot; limited travel may be involved.
Paramount offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.