Data Center Operations Manager (1156932)

Location: Ashburn, VA (Ashburn / Sterling / Manassas, VA – On‑Site, travel up to 75%)

About the Role

We're looking for a Data Center Operations Manager to lead deployment and infrastructure operations across mission-critical data center environments. You'll oversee field teams, subcontractors, and large-scale infrastructure projects while ensuring safe, high-quality execution across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center deployments, expansions, fit-outs, and infrastructure installation projects
• Manage rack & stack, structured cabling, fiber, low-voltage, and power infrastructure activities
• Direct field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and deployment leads
• Develop workforce plans, resource forecasts, and project staffing strategies
• Partner with customers and project teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Drive operational excellence through safety, quality, and performance metrics
• Manage schedules, budgets, productivity, and project execution
• Support operations in live mission-critical environments
• Participate in customer meetings, deployment planning sessions, and operational reviews
• Build scalable processes, standards, and deployment playbooks

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data center, telecom, mission-critical, electrical, or infrastructure environments
• Experience managing field operations, deployments, or construction-related projects
• Hands-on knowledge of rack & stack, fiber, structured cabling, and low-voltage systems
• Experience leading field teams, contractors, and vendors across multiple projects
• Strong understanding of safety programs, quality standards, and operational controls
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge data center environments
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, UPS, commissioning, and critical facility operations
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