Operations Lead: Data Center Startups & Site Launches

Syncreon; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World seeks an Operations Manager to lead the onsite setup of new data center locations across multiple sites. You will supervise workforce deployment, material handling, and equipment placement while coordinating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Travel to new data center sites is required as projects progress. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely milestones, with leadership responsibility for supervisors and frontline staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, engineering, or related field.
• Progressive experience in professional operational or plant management roles, ideally in logistics.
• Ability to lead teams, manage resources, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite operational setup of new data center locations.
• Oversee workforce deployment and daily work schedules.
• Manage receiving, staging, and movement of materials and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment placement and installation within project scope.
• Partner with customers, contractors, and internal teams to align schedules and priorities.
• Monitor progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

WMS

Job description

DP World seeks an Operations Manager to lead the onsite setup of new data center locations across multiple sites. You will supervise workforce deployment, material handling, and equipment placement while coordinating with customers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.

Travel to new data center sites is required as projects progress. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely milestones, with leadership responsibility for supervisors and frontline staff.