Sr. Manager - Data Center Development (28721)

About the role

Supermicro IT team is seeking a results-driven Sr. Manager, Data Center Development to lead strategic initiatives across our global data center business infrastructure portfolio. This leader will oversee critical programs including data center sourcing, facility deployment, and infrastructure modernization spanning both liquid-cooled and air-cooled environments optimized for AI workloads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution of strategic Data Center infrastructure initiatives, including new builds, retrofits, and DLC POC & EBC showcase projects.
• Collaborate with customers to understand data center requirements and develop comprehensive data center solutions.
• Design and architect data center infrastructure to meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements, ensuring designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Lead sourcing strategies, site evaluations, and hosting partnership development with global service providers.
• Oversee buildouts of high-density GPU-capable data centers (air and liquid-cooled), focusing on scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Partner with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to deliver projects aligned with business goals and SLA targets.
• Manage programs involving PDUs, UPS systems, backup power solutions, and mechanical cooling to meet demanding workload requirements.
• Provide structured updates on program milestones, risks, mitigations, and ROI metrics to senior leadership, including business value proposition updates.
• Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements, on-board customers to product offerings, and implement technical solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance and efficiency of data center systems, recommend and implement improvements to optimize infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data center program management, infrastructure, or data center development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or MS a plus).
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-disciplinary data center or colocation projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC), GPU trends, and AI workload infrastructure needs.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and power infrastructure systems (M&E, PDUs, DLC, UPS, etc.).
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• PMP, PgMP, or related program management certifications (preferred).
• Hands-on engagement with emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and high-density compute platforms.