Lead large-scale data center operations. Build high-performing teams. Deliver critical infrastructure at scale.
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading global technology and AI solutions organisation to identify an experienced Senior Site Delivery Manager for its expanding US data center infrastructure programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead large-scale, multi-site data center field operations, manage a workforce of approximately 90–100 professionals, and drive operational excellence across a 24x7 environment.
You'll work closely with senior client stakeholders and technical teams, overseeing site delivery, workforce performance, quality, safety, and operational readiness across critical data center infrastructure.
This is a direct-hire opportunity with our client.
What You'll Do
- Lead Large-Scale Operations: Oversee field operations across multiple data center sites, leading approximately 90–100 professionals across day, swing, and night shifts.
- Build High-Performing Teams: Lead and develop Tech Leads, Senior Auditors, Auditors, and Lead Network Engineers, driving accountability, productivity, and operational excellence.
- Drive Delivery Performance: Own audit plans, site coverage, workforce productivity, throughput, and delivery milestones across the programme.
- Champion Quality: Establish strong quality controls, evidence standards, and re-audit processes, targeting a 98% QA re-audit pass rate.
- Manage 24x7 Execution: Ensure effective shift planning, workforce coverage, handovers, operational reviews, and resolution of delivery issues.
- Own Workforce Planning: Manage staffing levels, shift rosters, overtime, performance, attrition, and employee development.
- Partner with the Client: Build strong relationships with client site leadership, lead operational reviews, communicate delivery performance, and resolve escalations.
- Ensure Safety and Compliance: Drive adherence to EHS requirements, site procedures, and operational standards.
- Measure and Improve: Establish and monitor KPIs, identify performance gaps, and continuously improve operational processes.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure delivery, network infrastructure, construction, or field operations.
- 5+ years of experience leading large teams, ideally with responsibility for 50+ employees across multiple teams, sites, or shifts.
- Experience supporting hyperscale data center build-outs, deployments, or operations.
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including structured cabling, fiber optics, rack installation, network deployment, and network turn-up.
- Experience managing 24x7 field operations, workforce planning, operational readiness, and delivery performance.
- Proven ability to manage operational KPIs, quality assurance, productivity, and service delivery.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, technical teams, contractors, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Willingness to be based in the New Albany, Ohio area and travel between data center sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hyperscale or large enterprise data center environments.
- PMP, ITIL, Lean, or other relevant programme/operations certifications.
- OSHA 30, BICSI, or Fiber Optics certifications.
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams in complex infrastructure programmes.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent delivery performance across sites and shifts.
- QA re‑audit pass rate of 98% or higher.
- At least 99% completeness of operational records and evidence.
- Strong workforce coverage, productivity, and controlled attrition.
- Zero recordable safety incidents.
- Smooth site transitions and operational handovers without disruption.
Interested?
If you're an experienced infrastructure or data center operations leader who enjoys building strong teams and delivering complex programmes at scale, we'd love to hear from you.