About the Company
We are a global leader in cloud infrastructure, hyperscale data center solutions, enterprise technology, and digital transformation services. Our organization designs, builds, and manages mission-critical data centers that support Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and global technology organizations. Our facilities power cloud computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, and next-generation digital services across North America and international markets.
As demand for cloud infrastructure and AI computing continues to accelerate, we are expanding our portfolio of advanced data center facilities and enterprise infrastructure programs. We are seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects that support the planning, construction, modernization, and operational expansion of world-class data centers.
This leadership role is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of mission-critical infrastructure projects, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The Data Center Project Manager partners with Engineering, Construction, Facilities Operations, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Security, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful project execution while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing data center, critical infrastructure, or large-scale technology projects and has a proven ability to deliver complex initiatives on time and within budget while leading multidisciplinary teams.
If you’re passionate about mission-critical infrastructure, enterprise technology, and delivering projects that power the future of cloud computing and digital innovation, we encourage you to join our Infrastructure Programs organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise data center infrastructure projects.
- Develop project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk assessments, and execution strategies.
- Coordinate engineering, construction, facilities, networking, and cloud infrastructure teams throughout project lifecycles.
- Manage vendor relationships, contractor performance, procurement activities, and equipment deployments.
- Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and operational milestones while ensuring successful delivery.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies supporting business continuity and operational resilience.
- Support commissioning, infrastructure testing, capacity planning, and production readiness activities.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, engineering standards, security requirements, and corporate governance policies.
- Facilitate executive project reviews and provide regular status updates, financial reporting, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with cloud engineering and operations teams during infrastructure deployments and migration activities.
- Support sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency and operational optimization.
- Develop project documentation, implementation plans, change management procedures, and technical reports.
- Mentor Project Coordinators and junior Project Managers while promoting project management best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement across project delivery methodologies and infrastructure operations.
Job Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline required.
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience managing enterprise infrastructure, construction, technology, or mission-critical facility projects.
- Proven experience delivering data center, cloud infrastructure, network infrastructure, or critical facilities projects.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, mechanical systems, cooling infrastructure, power distribution, networking, and data center operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent project management platforms.
- Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and vendor management skills.
- PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Tier III/Tier IV data center standards, ITIL, and mission-critical infrastructure practices is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Capabilities and Qualifications
The successful Data Center Project Manager combines technical expertise with outstanding leadership and organizational skills. They excel at coordinating complex infrastructure projects while maintaining a strong focus on quality, operational reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Ideal candidates possess:
- Strong project and infrastructure management expertise.
- Excellent leadership and team coordination capabilities.
- Outstanding analytical and strategic planning abilities.
- Effective risk management and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
- Strong financial and operational business acumen.
- High attention to detail and execution excellence.
- Adaptability within fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
- Professional accountability and integrity.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Strategic Support
As a member of the Infrastructure Programs organization, the Data Center Project Manager provides strategic support by:
- Delivering mission-critical infrastructure projects that support enterprise growth.
- Improving operational efficiency through disciplined project execution.
- Supporting cloud expansion and digital transformation initiatives.
- Enhancing infrastructure reliability, scalability, and resilience.
- Optimizing capital investments and project portfolio performance.
- Strengthening collaboration across engineering, operations, and business teams.
- Supporting sustainability and energy optimization initiatives.
- Contributing to long-term infrastructure strategy and enterprise innovation.
Working Conditions
- Fully Remote position within the United States.
- Flexible leadership schedule supporting collaboration across multiple U.S. regions.
- Approximately 25–35% domestic travel to data center facilities, project sites, customer locations, and executive planning sessions.
- Company-provided laptop, collaboration software, and home office technology support.
- Dynamic environment supporting mission-critical infrastructure with occasional after-hours coordination during major project implementations.
Job Function
The Data Center Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of enterprise data center and critical infrastructure projects. This role collaborates with engineering, facilities, cloud infrastructure, operations, finance, and executive leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and aligned with strategic business objectives. Success is measured through project delivery, infrastructure reliability, budget performance, operational readiness, stakeholder satisfaction, and long-term business value.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Package
Base Salary: $326,000 – $389,000 USD annually
Compensation is determined based on project leadership experience, mission-critical infrastructure expertise, technical knowledge, geographic location, certifications, and overall qualifications.
Eligible employees may also receive:
- Annual Leadership Performance Bonus
- Long-Term Equity Incentive Program (RSUs or Performance Stock Awards)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Parental and Family Leave
- Professional Certification and Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Leadership Development Programs
- Home Office and Technology Stipend
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (where applicable)
- Wellness and Mental Health Benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Career Advancement and Executive Leadership Opportunities
Why Join Us
The world’s most advanced cloud platforms depend on resilient, high-performing data centers, and our Infrastructure Programs team is at the forefront of delivering them. As a Data Center Project Manager, you’ll lead strategic projects that support next-generation cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
You’ll collaborate with world-class engineers, construction professionals, infrastructure architects, and executive leaders while working on large-scale projects that shape the future of technology. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence where your leadership will directly contribute to building the digital infrastructure that powers businesses around the globe.
If you’re passionate about mission-critical infrastructure, project leadership, and delivering world-class data center solutions, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Data Center Infrastructure & Enterprise Technology team.
Job Features
| Job Category | Data Center Infrastructure & Enterprise Technology |