Hyperscale Data Center Operations Lead

AFL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations across hyperscale data center sites. You will manage schedules, safety, quality, and performance metrics while coordinating between construction, splicing, and operations teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive PMO processes, maintain dashboards, and serve as the main liaison with leadership and partners. Travel to sites will be required to ensure readiness and successful handoffs to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in data center operations, construction, or field management.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, fast-paced construction projects, preferably in hyperscale environments.
• Strong understanding of PMO principles and tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to data center sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all field operations activities across multiple scopes at data center sites.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Monitor and report on site performance metrics and KPIs.
• Manage construction and splicing schedules in collaboration with general contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Track milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive PMO processes including documentation, reporting, and governance.
• Support cross-functional coordination between engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Maintain project dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field operations with internal leadership and external partners.
• Facilitate regular meetings, site walks, and progress updates.
• Ensure smooth handoff from construction to operations.
• Support commissioning activities and readiness testing.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Primavera

Job description

AFL is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations across hyperscale data center sites. You will manage schedules, safety, quality, and performance metrics while coordinating between construction, splicing, and operations teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive PMO processes, maintain dashboards, and serve as the main liaison with leadership and partners. Travel to sites will be required to ensure readiness and successful handoffs to operations.