Data Center Mobilization Lead — Site Startups

Serverfarm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Full medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Serverfarm in Houston is seeking a Senior Mobilization Lead to drive data center mobilization for new deployments, acquisitions, and handovers to operations. You will define governance, establish milestones, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for 24/7 mission‑critical operations.

You will also ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while aligning with customer obligations and contractual KPIs. Significant travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center start-ups, mobilization, or operational transitions.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical data center operations and risk management.
• Experience in a client-side or owner-operator role.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transitions without service disruption.
• Strong Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilization strategy for new data center deployments and acquisitions.
• Agree acceptance criteria for subsystems with Operations Engineering/Development.
• Establish mobilization plans, governance structures, and milestones.
• Track progress against program timelines and ensure readiness for go-live and handover.
• Function as central mobilization interface across Development, Finance, Procurement, People, Product, and Operations.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party partners to align all mobilization deliverables.

Skills

Data center mobilization

Mission-critical operations

Client-side / owner-operator

Stakeholder management

Program management

Complex transition management

Tools

DCIM

CMMS

Reporting tools

Job description

Serverfarm in Houston is seeking a Senior Mobilization Lead to drive data center mobilization for new deployments, acquisitions, and handovers to operations. You will define governance, establish milestones, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for 24/7 mission‑critical operations.

You will also ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while aligning with customer obligations and contractual KPIs. Significant travel is expected.