Regional Data Center Deployment Lead — West

CoreWeave; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Manager in Reno, NV to own regional build plans, coordinate with PM, regional data center managers, and ensure site readiness. You will travel to sites up to 40% to provide hands-on support and enforce data center standards.

You are a hands-on leader with 3+ years of management, 5+ years of hardware experience, and strong vendor coordination skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines while improving operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of data center topology, data center deployment and operations, and infrastructure knowledge.
• 5+ years of computer hardware experience (troubleshooting, assembling, deploying).
• 2+ years of Linux operating system experience.
• 4+ years of fiber/ethernet cabling experience.
• 4+ years of supply chain experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data center cut sheets and overheads.
• Strong understanding of cable management and hardware orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, facilities, network engineers, project managers, and Data Center Operations peers.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to take ownership of a build and meet the demands of tight deadlines.
• A hands‑on leader who works alongside the team, sets the example for accountability, and leads through change.
• Ability to travel and work in an environment that operates 24/7.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deploy new and ongoing data center sites within your region, owning the action plan for each build from kickoff through delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business in your region, with Project Management, Program Management, and Regional Data Center Managers as your closest partners.
• Sync daily with on-site Tiger Team Build Leads to assist where needed, resolve blockers, and elevate issues immediately so builds stay on schedule.
• Set weekly goals and daily plans of action for Build Leads, including contingency plans when site conditions change.
• Attend weekly capacity meetings and build sync meetings, capture updates relevant to your region, and relay them to your build leads on regional calls.
• Maintain high visibility in build communication channels to support the boots-on-the-ground team, who often have limited connectivity during active builds.
• Partner with Procurement and inventory teams on inbound and outbound shipments, keeping the BOM current and immediately reporting short, damaged, or missing gear.
• Assess staffing needs weekly and adjust team coverage across sites; coordinate headcount requirements with the Project Coordinator.
• Own and maintain the Tiger Team site trackers, completing weekly updates to prepare for the following week.
• Travel to sites in your region to provide hands‑on support and make on‑the‑ground decisions to pivot or push a build.
• Advance and enforce data center standards, and develop and implement site‑specific build documentation.
• Cultivate and maintain vendor and colocation partner relationships.
• Formulate efficiency strategies to ensure the timely completion of projects, and provide progress reports on builds to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure site compliance with local safety standards, regulations, and internal policies, and foster a positive safety culture through communication, accountability, training, and reporting.
• Lead weekly toolbox talks and create training sessions to grow team knowledge across data center operations, power, networking, hardware, and fiber.
• Conduct regular 1:1s with all team members, document feedback, and build personal and career development plans that grow your technicians technically and professionally.
• Provide consistent, direct communication when performance or CoreWeave core values are not met, partnering with HR when further action is required.
• Comply with training protocols established by the Global Alignment Team and uphold CoreWeave values at all regional sites.

Skills

Management experience

Interpersonal skills

Data center topology

Hardware experience

Linux experience

Fiber/Cabling

Supply chain experience

Vendor communications

Time management

Hands-on leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

CoreWeave is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Manager in Reno, NV to own regional build plans, coordinate with PM, regional data center managers, and ensure site readiness. You will travel to sites up to 40% to provide hands-on support and enforce data center standards.

You are a hands-on leader with 3+ years of management, 5+ years of hardware experience, and strong vendor coordination skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines while improving operational efficiency.