Operations Manager - Data Center Deployment experience - Travel role

Position Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite operational lead for large-scale data center deployment projects
Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent deployment workstreams, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within defined objectives
Provide onsite leadership, direction, and communication between internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical resources
Oversee server, rack, and infrastructure deployment activities within enterprise data center environments
Manage daily project execution, including resource coordination, task prioritization, issue escalation, and progress reporting
Track project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain successful delivery
Validate installation quality, adherence to procedures, and completion of deployment activities
Support inventory management, logistics coordination, and equipment tracking throughout deployment engagements
Create and maintain project documentation, status updates, and operational reports
Ensure all onsite activities follow established safety, security, and data center operational standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in IT infrastructure, data center operations, or enterprise hardware environments
• Proven experience supporting large-scale technology deployments, infrastructure rollouts, or data center projects
• Strong understanding of server, rack, and hardware installation processes
• Experience managing multiple deployment activities or project workstreams simultaneously
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States
• Ability to work onsite at various data center locations for extended project assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise data center buildouts, migrations, refreshes, or hardware deployment projects
• Background in server hardware, networking equipment, storage systems, or related infrastructure technologies
• Previous experience leading technicians, field engineers, or deployment teams
• Project management experience with large-scale IT infrastructure initiatives
• Familiarity with data center best practices, structured cabling, rack layouts, and hardware lifecycle activities
• Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, ITIL, or similar) are a plus

Travel Requirements

This position requires significant nationwide travel
Travel schedules will vary based on project scope and customer requirements
Each onsite assignment may range from several weeks to several months depending on deployment volume and infrastructure requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bountiful PTO and Holidays
• Education Assistance Program after 12 months of employment

About PGTEK

PGTEK is a leading technology consulting and services company delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions to public sector, commercial, and technology partners nationwide. We specialize in complex IT infrastructure deployments, data center services, and mission-critical technology operations.