Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM)

Astreya; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical provided through UHC / Kaiser

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a New Build Deployment Enablement Manager to coordinate network infrastructure deployment for data center builds from cable start to Production Ready. You will align Design, Engineering, Construction and Deployment teams, ensuring milestones are tracked and dates are committed.

The role requires deep technical fluency in data center networks, strong leadership across multiple teams, and the ability to push through blockers to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years in data center/network deployment or equivalent experience.
• PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification preferred but not required.
• BICSI RCDD/CDCDP or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate milestones from Cable Start to Production Ready across multiple buildings.
• Lead and co‑lead New Build calls and communicate risks to leadership.
• Track hardware delivery SLAs and material logistics across sites and vendors.
• Escalate blockers and drive accountability with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop templates and drive continuous improvement in deployment processes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Influence without authority

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

PMP/ CAPM/ CSM certification

BICSI RCDD/CDCDP certifications

Job description

Position Summary

The New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new Data Center builds - from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is "the glue" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the network build.

The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role - it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to escape blockers to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Milestone Coordination & Tracking

Own and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings - tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR)Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teamsTrack dependencies across multiple network layersIntegrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sources

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

Lead or co‑lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being builtPost weekly program updates - highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone datesServe as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and all supporting teamsInfluence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to datesFacilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross‑team blockers

Site Deployment Execution

Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2–4 simultaneous sites)Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics (warehouse locations, shipping from nearest facility), and upstream dependenciesUnderstanding and managing differences between building typesMonitor and drive resolution of deployment blockers

Risk Management & Escalation

Identify schedule risks early by understanding SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestonesCreate and manage SEVs for deployment blockersProactively communicate timeline impacts - provide specific information about expected impacts and revised timelinesEscalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being met

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to template standardization across building typesConduct lessons-learned reviews to identify recurring gaps in the deployment processMentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadow model and milestone sessions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Domain Knowledge

Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layersFamiliarity with network deployment processes: rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflowsUnderstanding of material logistics: hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordinationAbility to read and interpret network port maps and deployment tracker structuresProficiency with project tracking toolsHands‑on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

Proven ability to influence without authority across cross‑functional teams simultaneouslyComfort navigating political dynamics between organizations - diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestonesAbility to operate independently in ambiguous, high‑pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequentOutstanding communication skills - ability to distill complex multi‑site status into clear leadership readoutsTrack record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting "we'll" when milestones are at risk

Experience

5–8 years of progressive experience in project/program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deploymentExperience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross‑functional dependenciesDirect experience with data center construction phases: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn‑upExperience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environmentPrior experience in hyperscale data center environments (Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) strongly preferred

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field - or equivalent professional experience (8+ years in data center/network deployment)PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification preferred but not requiredBICSI RCDD, CDCDP, or similar data center/cabling certifications are a plus

Additional Requirements

Travel required:

25–40% to data center campuses for site visits, training, and deployment coordinationAbility to obtain site access badges and pass background checks for data center facilitiesFlexibility to support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours (energization events, SEV response)Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment

Salary Range

$92,880.00 - $154,800.00 USD (Salary) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors. Astreya

offers comprehensive b en efits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only Dental provided through UHC Nationwide Vision provided by UHC Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific) Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days401k Plan Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped) Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually) Paid Holidays Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law