Data Center Project Lead — Remote & Client-Facing Tech Ops

Bluelightconsulting; La Pampa; Remote; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluelightconsulting is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Data Center (Remote) to own complex client projects from intake to delivery. You will act as the technical single point of contact, translating requirements into actionable work orders and managing cross-functional teams across planning, procurement, deployment, and sign-off.

The role requires hands-on datacenter expertise, strong ITSM tooling knowledge (Jira/ServiceNow), and the ability to lead a small team remotely while coordinating

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in datacenter operations, technical infrastructure, or a closely related field.
• Direct client-facing experience in a technical role — account management with a technical background, or technical ops with client exposure.
• Hands-on familiarity with server hardware, structured cabling, power distribution, and remote hands operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned client accounts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead client onboarding, scoping calls, and technical review meetings.
• Translate client requirements into actionable work orders and internal tickets.
• Manage SLA commitments, report on delivery status, and handle escalations directly.
• Build long-term relationships that reduce churn and increase account expansion.
• Own the full ticket lifecycle in Jira, ServiceNow, or equivalent ITSM platform.
• Create, assign, prioritize, and close tickets with clear documentation at every stage.
• Track multi-workstream projects across planning, procurement, deployment, and sign-off.
• Identify blockers early and coordinate cross-functional resolution without escalating everything upward.
• Maintain a live project dashboard that clients and internal stakeholders can rely on.
• Oversee on-site and remote-hands work: server rack/stack, hardware break-fix, cabling, power, and cooling.
• Review and validate work orders for technical accuracy before client-facing delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors and hardware suppliers on procurement, lead times, and RMA logistics.
• Ensure adherence to datacenter safety, change management, and access protocols.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and contractors on-site.
• Track project budgets, flag overruns, and submit change orders when scope shifts.
• Review vendor invoices and validate against approved work orders.
• Assist in preparing quotes and SOWs for new client engagements.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure contract compliance for hardware and services.
• Manage a team of technicians and/or project coordinators remotely that work onsite.
• Set weekly priorities, conduct 1:1s, and run shift/resource planning.
• Build and maintain SOPs, runbooks, and onboarding materials for repeatable processes.
• Identify skill gaps and work with leadership on training and hiring plans.

Skills

Datacenter operations

Technical infrastructure

Client-facing

Jira/ServiceNow

Vendor management

Team leadership

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Zendesk

Job description

Bluelightconsulting is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Data Center (Remote) to own complex client projects from intake to delivery. You will act as the technical single point of contact, translating requirements into actionable work orders and managing cross-functional teams across planning, procurement, deployment, and sign-off.

The role requires hands-on datacenter expertise, strong ITSM tooling knowledge (Jira/ServiceNow), and the ability to lead a small team remotely while coordinating