Data Center Operations Project Manager

Stream Data Centers; Goodyear, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Stream Data Centers seeks a Data Center Operations Project Manager in the Phoenix-Goodyear area to plan, execute, and deliver operational projects that ensure uptime, security, and scalable growth. You will collaborate with Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, EHS, and external vendors in a 24x7 mission-critical setting to drive efficiency and reliability.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination within an enterprise PMO, with a focus on profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in data center operations, critical infrastructure, and facilities engineering or IT infrastructure environments
• Proven experience managing projects in live, mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, including power, cooling, redundancy, and uptime concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data center operations projects including facility upgrades and retrofits, power/cooling improvements, capacity expansions, and lifecycle replacement.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, cutovers, and changes with minimal uptime impact.
• Manage vendor selection, onboarding, contracts, and performance while tracking forecasts and variances.
• Apply PMO standards, governance, and change management across projects.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in processes and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Critical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Planview Adaptive Work

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

For years,Stream Data Centershas been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.

Stream Data Centerscontinues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades.

From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options.

The Data Center Operations Project Manageris responsible forplanning, executing, and delivering operational projects that ensure data centersremainsafe, secure, reliable, compliant, and scalable. This role partners closely with Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, EHS,IT, and external vendors to deliver projects that directly support uptime, capacity growth, lifecycle management,operational enhancements,and operational excellence.

This roleoperateswithin an enterprise PMO framework and applies disciplined project management, change management, and risk management practices in a 24x7 mission-critical environment.This role directly protects uptime, safety, and customer trust. The Data Center Operations Project Manager ensures that necessarychange happenswithout compromising reliability, enabling the organization to grow, modernize, andoperateat scale.

Project Delivery & Execution

Lead end-to-end delivery of data center operations projects including:

• Facility upgrades and retrofits
• Power, cooling, and mechanical/electrical improvements
• Capacity expansions and space optimization
• Equipmentrefreshand lifecycle replacement
• Operational readiness and turnover initiatives
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while minimizing operational risk.

Operational Risk & Reliability

• Plan and execute projects in live production environments with zero or minimal impacttouptime.
• Coordinatemaintenancewindows, cutovers, and change events in alignment with operations and change management processes.
• Identifyoperational risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, security, and reliability.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination

Serve as the primary point of coordination between:

• Data Center Operations
• Facilities & Engineering
• IT Infrastructure & Network
• Physical Security
• EHS
• Vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions, readiness reviews, and project governance checkpoints.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and operational teams.

Governance, Change & Compliance

• ApplyPMO standards, tools, and governance consistently across all projects.
• Manage operational changes as formal project elements, ensuring documentation, approvals, and readiness.
• Ensure projectscomply withinternal standards and external requirements (e.g., SOC, ISO,NIST,safety regulations, customer SLAs).

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage vendor selection, onboarding, contracts, and performance.
• Track project financials including forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.
• Ensure vendors adhere to safety, security, and operational requirements while on-site.

Continuous Improvement

• Capture lessons learned and operational insights from completed projects.
• Recommend improvements to operational processes, standards, and project delivery methods.
• Contribute to a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be located in the Phoenix, AZ metro area and working fromDataCenter location in Goodyear, AZ.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Business, ora relatedfield (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of project management experience in data center operations, critical infrastructure, and facilities engineering or IT infrastructure environments
• Proven experience managing projects in live, mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, including power, cooling, redundancy, and uptime concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP,PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working within an enterprise PMO.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute concepts), change management in 24x7 operations, and EHS and physical security requirements
• Experience with project management tools (e.g.,PlanviewAdaptiveWork,Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar platforms).

Core Competencies

• Operational risk awareness and sound judgment
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Clear, concise executive and operational communication
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Calm, decisive leadership in high-stakes environments
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

The pay range for this role is between $140,000 - $165,000 (base). Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons. Stream Data Centers offers annual bonus, performance bonuses, benefits, flexible time off (vacation), 401k and a variety of other perks and benefits.

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.