Senior Director - Colocation and Connectivity Services

Senior Director - Colocation and Connectivity Services

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Director of Colocation and Connectivity to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for CME Colocation and Connectivity products and services, maintaining existing products and supporting the development and implementation of new products and services. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director of Colocation and Connectivity and will be based at either our New York City or Chicago locations.

• Strong knowledge of financial customers and markets, data center services and operations, and low latency communication technologies.
• Ensure the proper operation of CME colocation and connectivity business, providing fair and equal access to market participants.
• Knowledge of product development, including pricing, promotion, sales, operations and documentation.
• Knowledge of budgets and demand for services.
• Analyze data, forecast customer and service demands, and make recommendations; respond to day‑to‑day product requests and questions.
• Collaborate with Data Center Engineering, Network Solutions Group, Legal, Marketing, Finance, Implementation, Sales, Procurement and senior management.
• Involved with colocation and networking decisions as the new facility comes online during CME’s technology transformation.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years of experience dealing with financial markets and customers, and experience with data center and IP‑based communication systems as a provider, product developer, or purchaser.
• Proficiency in analyzing, forecasting, documenting, presenting, and gaining approval for products and projects; adept with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Workday, Jira, Smartsheets, Python and AI tools.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex data center and networking issues into layperson terms and support informed decision‑making.

• Deeper understanding of financial markets/customers, data center operations/engineering, or low‑latency networking.

The pay ranges for this role based on location are:
Chicago: $156,200–$260,400;
New York/New Jersey: $171,800–$286,400. Salary is dependent on experience, skills, education, and internal comparison. The compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity and equity options. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a 401(k) and active pension plan, education reimbursement, paid time off, and mental health support.

CME Group:
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