Data Center Project ManagerContract Length: 12 months with potential extension(s)
Location: Dallas, TX – Local candidates only
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days onsite
The Data Center Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering data center–related projects, including new builds, expansions, migrations, upgrades, and decommissioning efforts. This role coordinates cross-functional teams across facilities, network, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards, and offers a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly energetic, motivated, and collaborative team.
Qualifications:- 5+ years of project management experience in data center or infrastructure environments
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure including power, cooling, racks, cabling, and networking
- Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor projects
- Prior experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) implementations
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently
- Experience using JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and Visio
- Ability to align technical solutions with business requirements
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and multitasking skills
- Willingness to travel to multiple facilities as needed
Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end delivery of data center projects, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
- Develop and manage project schedules across design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and decommissioning phases
- Create and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including facilities, infrastructure, and vendors
- Ensure safety, compliance, and regulatory standards are maintained throughout project delivery
- Support capacity planning and long-term data center strategy initiatives
- Travel to data center locations as required to support project needs
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