Manager, Operations

DP World; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the onsite setup of new data center locations. You will supervise workforce deployment, material handling, and installation support while collaborating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

The role emphasizes leading teams, solving operational challenges, and driving start-up projects across multiple sites, with travel to new locations as projects unfold.

Qualifications

• Experience leading onsite operations in fast-paced environments (warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing).
• Proven ability to deploy staff, manage schedules, and meet timelines.
• Experience coordinating with customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite setup of new data center locations, ensuring efficient daily operations.
• Oversee workforce deployment, staffing, and work schedules to meet project needs.
• Manage receiving, staging, and movement of materials and equipment across the site.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Travel willingness

Logistics experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WMS Systems

Job description

Operations Manager – Lead Exciting New Data Center Start-Ups!

Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA (Fairburn, Union City & Palmetto)

Travel Required | Multiple Locations

Are you a hands-on operations leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building successful teams, and has a passion for launching new operations? This is your opportunity to play a key role in setting up new data center locations with a global logistics leader!

We are seeking experienced and results-driven Operations Managers to lead the onsite operational setup of new data center locations. This role will oversee workforce deployment, daily operations, material handling, equipment placement, and installation support while working closely with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving operational challenges, and taking ownership of projects from start to finish, we want to hear from you!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead onsite operations for exciting new data center start-up projects
• Play a key role in establishing operational processes and supporting successful site launches
• Oversee workforce deployment, material flow, and daily project execution
• Work directly with customers, contractors, and cross-functional leadership teams
• Take ownership of operational performance, safety, quality, and project milestones
• Gain exposure to multiple locations and new operational environments
• Opportunity to travel and lead additional start-up projects as the business expands
• Join a growing global organization with opportunities for professional development

What You'll Do

• Lead the onsite operational setup of new data center locations, ensuring efficient execution of daily activities and project requirements
• Oversee workforce deployment, staffing assignments, and daily work schedules to meet operational needs
• Manage receiving, staging, and movement of materials and equipment throughout the site
• Coordinate equipment placement and installation support activities within the agreed project scope
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal teams to align schedules, resources, and operational priorities
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement solutions to keep activities on track
• Ensure operational activities meet established safety, quality, productivity, and customer service standards
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to operational supervisors, team leads, and frontline employees
• Track operational performance, staffing needs, and project milestones while communicating updates to site leadership
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, resource utilization, and overall operational performance
• Resolve day-to-day operational challenges and elevate significant risks or barriers when necessary
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, HR, and other departments to support successful site execution
• Coordinate the transition and handoff of completed projects to ongoing operations teams
• Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead new operational start-ups as each project is completed

What We're Looking For

• Operations leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, or similar operational environments
• Experience managing daily operations, workforce assignments, and operational performance
• Strong understanding of material handling, inventory flow, equipment coordination, and operational processes
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and meet operational deadlines
• Experience working with customers, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, changing environments
• Experience monitoring operational KPIs, productivity, safety, and quality performance
• Ability to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to new project locations as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting new site launches, start-up operations, or project-based operational environments
• Experience in data center logistics, technology infrastructure projects, or equipment deployment operations
• Previous experience managing operations supervisors, team leads, and hourly employees
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory tracking, and operational reporting
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is a plus
• Experience coordinating with external contractors, vendors, and customer representatives
• Experience transitioning completed projects to permanent operational teams

Join DP World and Build Something Great!

At DP World, we are transforming global logistics through innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.

This is more than an Operations Manager position — it's an opportunity to lead new data center start-ups, develop high-performing teams, and contribute to the successful execution of projects that support our customers' growing operations.