Senior Technical Project Manager - East Region

CoreWeave; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead large-scale data center deployment programs from signing through day 2 operations. You will direct hardware installation, cabling, and network systems in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.

Expect to manage blockers, coordinate with vendors, and ensure adherence to CoreWeave’s exacting standards for performance and security. You will oversee cross-functional teams, drive schedules and budgets, and travel up to 60% to on-site

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience leading data center deployment projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects from initiation to delivery.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making under pressure.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% to project sites.
• Knowledge of data center best practices, standards, and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of multiple data center deployment projects across design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams; drive meetings and align timelines.
• Allocate and manage resources, budgets, and schedules to meet aggressive timelines.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and address issues to minimize delays.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, and resource plans within contractual constraints.
• Ensure deployments meet technical and quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on data center design, power, cooling, networking, and security.
• Foster continual process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Travel to data center sites as needed to oversee progress and resolve blockers.
• Document project progress and maintain comprehensive project records.

Skills

Data center deployment

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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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