Iron Mountain

Director of Operational Readiness

In short

This role leads operational readiness at Iron Mountain, a global records management, digital transformation, data center, and logistics company serving 225,000 customers, steering new contracts from tender through implementation to stable handover. It requires partnering with Commercial and Solutions Design teams to validate SLAs, KPIs and cost structures, leading site implementations and client-facing engagements, and managing a team of Senior Operations Leaders. Candidates need progressive leadership experience in operations, site startups and complex implementations, plus strong knowledge of solutions design, commercial cost controls, and Health & Safety compliance.

About Iron Mountain
We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.
Iron Mountain is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Operations Readiness to join our Operations team.
In this role, you will be responsible for steering operational success from the initial tender phase through to implementation, stabilizing new sites, and ensuring a seamless handover to permanent leadership.
What You'll Do
•Drive Solutions Development & Commercial Validation: Partner closely with Commercial and Solutions Design teams during the tender process to co-create, stress-test, and sign off on proposed operational solutions, SLAs, KPIs, and cost structures to ensure profitability and operational feasibility.
•Lead Implementations & Customer Engagement: Direct the physical and systemic execution of new contracts, serve as the operational leader in client meetings and pitches, build standardized SOPs, and establish comprehensive performance reporting.
•Manage Team Performance & Ensure BAU Handover: Lead and mentor a team of Senior Operations Leaders and cross-functional implementation partners, ensuring all safety, productivity, and profitability targets are met before executing a structured transition to permanent site leadership.
What You'll Bring
•Progressive leadership experience focused on operations, site startups, complex implementations, and managing multidisciplinary teams.
•Strong knowledge of solutions design principles, commercial cost controls, KPI/SLA validation, and Health & Safety compliance.
•Proven ability in customer-facing communication, executive presentations, cross-functional leadership, and mitigating operational risks during project rollouts.
•Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
What We Offer (Benefits)
•Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
•Paid time off and holidays.
•Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
•Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
•Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
Category: Operations Group

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