Senior Data Center Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Holidays & vacation

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Data Center Project Manager to oversee commissioning of critical power systems for data centers. You will manage start-up, plan scope, schedule, budget, and risk, acting as a single point of contact for clients and internal teams.

The role requires 7+ years of technical project management, data center experience, and strong knowledge of MV/LV power systems. Remote US-based work is available, with no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years managing complex technical projects, including 3+ years in startup/commissioning of power or MEP systems.
• Direct experience in data centers or critical facilities environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (MV/LV) and critical power architecture.
• Proven track record managing scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholders on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera and the MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end start-up and commissioning projects for electrical power systems in data centers.
• Develop and own the commissioning project plan including scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all commissioning activities with internal teams and clients.
• Coordinate and oversee commissioning activities for medium- and low-voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Review and approve commissioning scripts and test procedures, ensure deficiencies documented and resolved.
• Act as the key liaison between clients, EPCs, OEMs, and internal teams.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture on all commissioning sites.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Project management

Data center experience

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

ME/related field experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Data Center Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will oversee complex commissioning efforts for critical power systems supporting data center environments, with a focus on executing projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. The position will serve as a central liaison among clients, engineering teams, contractors, equipment providers, and internal stakeholders to keep workstreams aligned and issues moving toward resolution. Success in this role will require strong command of electrical infrastructure, disciplined project execution, and the ability to lead multiple technical contributors across high-stakes project timelines.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,500 – $160,800 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end start-up and commissioning projects for electrical power systems in data centers.
• Develop and own the commissioning project plan, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk register.
• Serve as the single point of contact for all commissioning-related activities with internal teams and clients.
• Coordinate and oversee commissioning activities for medium- and low-voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Review and approve commissioning scripts and test procedures, ensuring deficiencies are documented and resolved.
• Act as the key liaison between clients, EPCs, OEMs, and internal teams.
• Champion a zero-harm safety culture on all commissioning sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years managing complex technical projects, including 3+ years in start-up and commissioning of power or MEP systems.
• Direct experience in data centers or critical facilities environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems (MV/LV) and critical power architecture.
• Proven track record managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholders on multi-million-dollar projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, and the MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options and dental plans.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
• Parental leave of up to 6 weeks.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
• Employee stock acquisition plan.
• 11 paid holidays and a permissive vacation policy.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.