James Lancaster

CEO

Meridian, Idaho, United States13 yrs 9 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 20+ years of experience in facility operations.
  • Proven track record in driving operational efficiency.
  • Expert in managing complex data center environments.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Center Operations Expert with a focus on Facility Management and Operational Excellence.

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Skills

Core Skills

Facility ManagementOperational EfficiencyData Center OperationsData Center ManagementOperational ExcellenceProject ManagementRisk Management

Other Skills

Vendor ManagementBudget OversightOperational RequirementsStakeholder EngagementService-Level Agreements (SLA)CommunicationCustomer ServiceBusiness Continuity PlanningAudit ManagementKPI TrackingEnvironmental ConsultingTeam ManagementProcess ImprovementCooling Systems ManagementStrategic Partnerships

About

Highly accomplished, growth-focused, and visionary leader with 20+ years of experience and demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement by measuring performance metrics and KPIs consistently and looking for best-in-class processes and performance. An intuitive leader with acute business acumen and specialized expertise in translating strategy, business initiatives, and abstract ideas into operational activities, key tasks, and accountabilities. Proven capabilities in evaluating performance of systems and suggesting cost-effective improvements to improve service and operating efficiency. A transformational leader with superb communication and customer-relationship skills, outstanding analytic insight, and strong ability to collaborate with a wide variety of executive and business stakeholders to influence change and achieve performance excellence. Passionate for introducing a culture of innovation across the company. Expert presenter and negotiator; able to understand the engineering design and operational aspects, recognize system performance deficiencies, and respond to operational and emergency situations.

Experience

13 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Meta

2 roles

Facility Support Lead

Promoted

Jun 2025Present · 1 yr · On-site

  • Oversee the business operations for Facility Operations, including vendor/supplier management, budget ownership/forecasting, and contract/purchasing support for the site/campus. Drives business improvement, readiness/compliance programs, and implements operational directives while partnering with local leaders to monitor organizational health and culture. In practice, the role is a key site enabler that keeps support functions running smoothly so the operations teams can focus on safe, reliable facility operations.
Vendor ManagementBudget OversightOperational RequirementsStakeholder EngagementFacility ManagementOperational Efficiency

Data Center Site Operations Capacity Manager

May 2023Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · On-site

Service-Level Agreements (SLA)CommunicationData Center OperationsOperational Efficiency

Cyrusone data centers llc

3 roles

Sr. Facilities Manager

Promoted

Jan 2016Jan 2018 · 2 yrs · Arizona, United States · On-site

  • Description: In this role, I ensured cost-effective execution of maintenance operations across four buildings, while collaborating with cross-functional departments, incorporating customer requests, and achieving operational excellence within fast-paced working environment.
  • I oversaw 20 direct reports, prepared schedules, assigned duties and targets, identified underperforming individuals, and created and maintained a productive working ambiance to retain top talent.
  • I attended leadership meetings, tracked KPIs and areas of improvement, and shared best practices. I prepared and delivered scope of work for environmental consulting. I developed environment services proposals in collaboration with sales teams. I created and maintained environmental monitoring solutions for all managed facilities within the NOCC.
  • Highlights of accomplishment in this role include:
  • I provided hands-on leadership and operational support to the sales teams in negotiating and securing the two largest contracts; I earned Spot Award and a Core Award for contributing unmatched efforts.
  • I was promoted from Facility Technician to Facility, Manager, Sr. Facilities Manager, and subsequently to Regional Operations Director for demonstrating utmost dedication and continued commitment towards work excellence.
Service-Level Agreements (SLA)CommunicationKPI TrackingEnvironmental ConsultingFacility ManagementOperational Excellence

Facilities Manager

Promoted

Jan 2014Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Arizona, United States · On-site

  • Description: In this role, I single-handedly managed overall maintenance operations of two buildings, while managing six facility technicians. I led operations teams, assessed performance of team members, identified skill gaps, evaluated training needs, and conducted training sessions to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Highlights of accomplishment in these roles include:
  • I reduced water consumption by 10 million gallons and saved significant costs by designing, developing, testing, and validating a new process for supporting cooling system; the process is now being used by the company in other areas with water shortages.
Service-Level Agreements (SLA)CommunicationTeam ManagementFacility ManagementOperational Excellence

Facility Technician

Jan 2012Jan 2014 · 2 yrs · Arizona, United States · On-site

  • Description: In this role, I supported smooth workflow of data center operations by managing all the equipment, executing maintenance on generators, and fulfilling customer requests. I managed power installments, provided cooling support, and performed all other facility-related tasks in a mission-critical environment.
CommunicationTeam Management

Cyrusone

Regional Director of Operations

Dec 2012Sep 2022 · 9 yrs 9 mos

  • Description: In my recent job role as Regional Operations Director at CyrusOne, I led facility operations of all data centers across the region, implemented proper practices and procedures, and streamlined the delivery of exceptional services to customers. I oversaw day-to-day operations of Air, Power, Fire, and Access, as well as developed and implemented maintenance activities.
  • I navigated the maintenance of status and future status reporting on all capacity thresholds within the facility. I partnered with Security Manager to ensure continuous monitoring of all access points. I ensured quick identification and resolution of all security issues.
  • I planned and executed all aspects of multiple infrastructure projects, from conception to completion and final delivery, while staying within stringent deadlines and budgets.
  • I harmonized with the Manager of Implementations to support seamless execution of implementations for the customers. I reviewed and analyzed terms and conditions of customer contracts and orders. I created and implemented data policies, tracked operational KPIs, supervised daily shift reporting operations, and generated and presented periodic reports.
  • I provided detailed updates for Business Continuity Planning, performed SAS 70 re-occurring audits, planned and executed SOX audits and SOC 2 audits, and delivered effective training on Facility Operations Handbook. I ensured the delivery of exceptional customer service by acting as a primary point of contact and customer issue resolution owner, analyzing alerts, and deeply evaluating customer complaints to prevent recurrence.
  • I administered emergency action communication, act as signoff point for customer transition from engagements to operations, and critically discuss customer concerns to enhance operational effectiveness. I created and presented capital project budget requests to the Capital Committee.
Service-Level Agreements (SLA)CommunicationProject ManagementCustomer ServiceData Center ManagementOperational Excellence

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