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Data Center Site Start-Up Manager [Texas]

Houston, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead the mobilization of new data center operations, ensuring operational readiness and seamless handover to business-as-usual operations for greenfield sites or acquired facilities.

Role type

Senior Program Manager (Data Center Mobilization)

Builds

New data center sites and operational transitions for hyperscale technology customers

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / Physical Operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Data center site start-up and mobilization experience, MEP operations startup knowledge, Program Management, Cross-functional coordination, Operational readiness assurance, Supplier and transition management, Health, Safety & Compliance management, Emergency preparedness planning, Environmental compliance oversight, Handover to operations management

Preferred skills

Data center acquisition integration experience, FM service models knowledge, DCIM/CMMS platform familiarity

Technologies

BMS, EPMS, CMMS, MQTT telemetry

Responsibilities

Lead mobilization strategy and governance for new deployments; Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party partners; Ensure critical infrastructure delivery and commissioning; Manage supplier contracts and SLAs; Oversee asset validation and documentation; Enforce HSE standards and emergency response plans; Lead formal handover to site operations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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