Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region

CoreWeave; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave, The Essential Cloud for AI, seeks an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead massive data center deployment projects from signing through day‑2 operations.

You will manage design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover, travel up to 60% to sites, and guide cross‑functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data center deployment or technical project management.
• Experience managing large infrastructure projects from inception to operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with data center best practices, standards, and security considerations.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% to multiple data center sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of multiple data center deployment projects (design, construction, testing, commissioning, handover).
• Act as primary liaison with clients, vendors, contractors and internal teams; drive meetings and decisions.
• Manage resources, budgets, and schedules to meet aggressive timelines and scope.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays.
• Provide technical guidance on power, cooling, networking and security aspects.

Skills

Data center deployment

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Certifications such as PMP/PRINCE2/ITIL

Job description

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

What You’ll Do

The Technical Project Management team at CoreWeave is the operational engine supporting the global build-out and fit‑out of our physical infrastructure. As our site footprint expands exponentially, this team manages the critical transition from capacity planning to live operations. TPMs are responsible for managing multiple large‑scale projects with aggressive timelines, ensuring that every data center is delivered on time, within scope, and ready for high‑performance AI workloads.

About The Role

As a Technical Project Manager, you will manage the execution of massive infrastructure projects, taking sites from signing through to day 2 operations. You will lead the delivery and installation of critical hardware, cabling, and network systems, working in a fast‑paced environment where timelines are often fluid and expedited. Your mission is to ensure that project blockers are removed and that infrastructure is deployed to CoreWeave's exacting standards.

In This Role, You Will

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of multiple simultaneous data center deployment projects, including design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams. Facilitate clear communication and collaboration across all parties involved and hold meetings with your vendors and site to meet timelines.
• Resource Management: Effectively manage and allocate resources (teams, tools, budget), ensuring that all project phases are adequately staffed and equipped to meet fast-paced timelines.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, create mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues to minimize disruptions to project timelines.
• Scheduling & Budgeting: Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed contractual constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all data center deployments meet technical and quality standards, including compliance with industry best practices and local regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design documents, and give regular progress reports.
• Technical Oversight and Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to teams, in collaboration with experts, on best practices for data center design and deployment, including considerations for power, cooling, networking, and physical security.
• Continual Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance data center operations.
• Project Oversight: Travel to up to 60% of data center locations to monitor progress, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth project execution. Coordinate with local teams, contractors, and vendors during on‑site visits.

Who You Are

• 6+ years of demonstrated experience in data center deployment, infrastructure project implementation, or technical project management within a data center environment.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to successfully manage complex technical projects from initiation to completion, utilizing a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Data Center Operations: In‑depth technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling systems. Demonstrated familiarity with data center best practices and industry standards.
• Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional ability to analyze complex technical issues, troubleshoot problems, and propose innovative solutions, supported by strong decision‑making and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Compliance and Security: Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., TIA‑942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE), data center compliance requirements, security protocols, and risk management practices.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Proven ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to changing requirements, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 60% to data center locations to support project execution, sometimes on short notice.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, CDCP, CDCS, or similar) are a plus.

Preferred

• Experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) or AI‑specific infrastructure.
• Familiarity with liquid‑to‑chip cooling technologies and advanced data center redundancy protocols.

Wondering if you’re a good fit?

We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You love to manage the full lifecycle of complex technical projects in high‑growth environments.
• You’re curious about the future of computing and interested in learning about HPC and AI infrastructure.
• You’re an expert at navigating ambiguity and thriving in a startup culture where "chaos" is turned into order.
• You are comfortable with significant travel, averaging 3 days per week to various project sites.

Why CoreWeave?

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