{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6d8ea3a2116ae2ca52e67fb4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d8ea3a2116ae2ca52e67fb4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6d8ea3a2116ae2ca52e67fb4","title":"Data Center Construction Program Manager","description":"The role is remote based, there will be 15-30% travel.Full time W- 2New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM)Position SummaryThe Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds — from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is \\\"the glue\\\" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the network build.The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role — it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to escalate blockers to senior leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesMilestone Coordination & TrackingOwn and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings — tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR)Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teamsTrack dependencies across multiple network layersIntegrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sourcesCross-Functional Leadership & CommunicationLead or co-lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being builtPost weekly program updates — highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone datesServe as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and all supporting teamsInfluence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to datesFacilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockersSite Deployment ExecutionCoordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2–4 simultaneous sites)Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics (warehouse locations, shipping from nearest facility), and upstream dependenciesUnderstand and manage differences between building typesMonitor and drive resolution of deployment blockersRisk Management & EscalationIdentify schedule risks early by understanding SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestonesCreate and manage SEVs for deployment blockersProactively communicate timeline impacts — provide specific information about expected impacts and revised timelinesEscalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being metProcess Development & Continuous ImprovementContribute to template standardization across building typesConduct lessons-learned reviews to identify recurring gaps in the deployment processMentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadow model and milestone sessionsRequired Skills & QualificationsTechnical & Domain KnowledgeStrong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layersFamiliarity with network deployment processes: rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflowsUnderstanding of material logistics: hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordinationProficiency with project tracking toolsHands-on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reportingLeadership & Interpersonal SkillsProven ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams simultaneouslyComfort navigating political dynamics between organizations — diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestonesAbility to operate independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequentOutstanding communication skills — ability to distill complex multi-site status into clear leadership readoutsTrack record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting \\\"we'll get to it next week\\\" when milestones are at riskExperience5–8 years of progressive experience in project/program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deploymentExperience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependenciesDirect experience with data center construction phases: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-upExperience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environmentPrior experience in hyperscale data center environments (Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) strongly preferredEducation & CertificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field — or equivalent professional experience (8+ years in data center/network deployment)PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification preferred but not requiredBICSI RCDD, CDCDP, or similar data center/cabling certifications are a plusAdditional RequirementsTravel required: 15–30% to data center campuses for site visits and/or workshopsAbility to obtain site access badges and pass background checks for data center facilitiesFlexibility to support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours (energization events, SEV response)Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work 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of network deployment milestonesAbility to operate independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequentOutstanding communication skills — ability to distill complex multi-site status into clear leadership readoutsTrack record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting \\\"we'll get to it next week\\\" when milestones are at riskExperience5–8 years of progressive experience in project/program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deploymentExperience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependenciesDirect experience with data center construction phases: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-upExperience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environmentPrior experience in hyperscale data center 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