Vice President, Data Center Operations
AFLGeorgia, United States
Posted January 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of 2 billion-dollars in revenue.
Job Description
AFL is seeking a Vice President of Data Center Operations & Hyperscale Services to lead end-to-end operations across high-density data centers and the company's hyperscale/commercial delivery businesses. The VP will define the operating model, set strategic direction, lead infrastructure expansions, build organizational capacity, and drive operational excellence, quality, and safety at scale.
Requirements
- 10-15+ years of experience leading large-scale data center build, operations & maintenance, or mission-critical infrastructure environments
- Proven track record scaling organizations from ~$100M to $300M+ with full P&L accountability
- Deep expertise in structured cabling, fiber splicing/testing (OTDR/OLTS; Tier 1/Tier 2), patching/MACs, labeling, documentation, and data center O&M standards
- Demonstrated experience building PMOs, operational governance, and enterprise process frameworks
- Executive presence with Hyperscalers and strong cross-functional leadership skills
- Strong capability in risk, schedule, cost control, and complex operational environments
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
