Operations design and Development Manager

AtlasEdge group; Deutschland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtlasEdge group is seeking an Operations Design and Development Manager to lead white-space projects from initiation to closure, ensuring technical excellence, readiness, and smooth onboarding for customers. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and guide solution design aligned with customer needs.

The role requires strong PM skills, stakeholder management, and fluency in German and English, with a focus on coordinating site operations and working with sales to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS/IT/EE.
• 5 years of managing Data Center projects.
• Strong PM methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution to ensure quality standards and deliverables.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for on-time delivery.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain project documentation.
• Manage stakeholders and maintain clear communication across all project phases.
• Monitor budget and control costs; ensure financial compliance.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to design comprehensive solutions with layouts and costs.
• Coordinate with Operations/Design/Construction to build technical solutions.
• Support technical classification of opportunities and respond to RFPs with timely proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Negotiation

Project management

Problem solving

German

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Trello

Job description

Operations Design and Development Manager

JOB PURPOSE

The Operations Design & Development Manager is responsible for leading and delivering white-space projects across their full lifecycle—from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure—while ensuring technical excellence, operational readiness, and seamless customer technical onboarding. This role acts as the central point of coordination for project teams, collaborating closely with cross‑functional departments, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. In addition, the role supports the sales process by developing technical solutions, designing white-space layouts, and providing expert guidance to ensure customer requirements are accurately translated into viable, compliant, and operationally aligned solutions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Oversee project execution to ensure quality standards and deliverables are met
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure on time delivery
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate project documentation
• Manage stakeholders and maintain clear communication across all project phases
• Monitor project budget, control costs, and ensure financial compliance
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively
• Understand customer requirements and take responsibility for the overall solution presented to the business and customer
• Work closely with Account Managers to produce comprehensive solutions, including layouts and costs, for sales opportunities. Considering timing, site location, and product sets
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Design and Construction, and other departments to build comprehensive technical solutions
• Support the technical classification of opportunities
• Work with Bid Management and Sales to develop solutions that meet both customer requirements and AtlasEdge business needs and respond to RFP (Request for Proposal), ensuring timely replies
• Manage technical items and questions during face‑to‑face meetings or calls with customers
• Deliver clear explanations of AtlasEdge’s product portfolio
• Comprehend clients’ operational business needs, including factors shaping their business and challenges they face, to ensure AtlasEdge effectively meets those needs

Site Expertise and Operational Collaboration

• Develop expert understanding of AtlasEdge sites, including capacity (space and power)
• Appreciate how a given site can further develop or expand
• Ensure operational teams agree on all proposed solutions
• Maintain high‑level knowledge of upcoming sites in the AtlasEdge portfolio

Proficiency in Software

• Using tools for planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Proven experience (5 years) in managing Data Centers’ projects, demonstrating increasing responsibility
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies
• Experience with project management software and tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate cross‑functional teams
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in customer‑oriented roles
• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Coordinate internal meetings with key stakeholders to address operational/service issues, gain buy‑in for solutions, and work collaboratively to resolve problems promptly. Escalate to the Service Design Senior Manager and/or VP, Client Services when necessary
• Identify compliances and deviations in customer requirements against current AtlasEdge product offerings

AtlasEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.