Build Deployment Enablement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary coordination hub for the deployment of network infrastructure at new data center construction sites, from initial cabling to Production Ready (PR).

• Take ownership of the New Build Deployment Tracker for designated locations.

• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings for New Build projects with cross-functional and internal teams.

• Monitor dependencies across various network layers.

• Synchronize construction and network timelines while integrating multiple scheduling sources.

• Lead or co-lead New Build discussions from the cable start phase.

• Provide weekly program updates outlining risks, milestones achieved, and notable upcoming dates.

• Serve as a liaison between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and supporting teams.

• Persuade partners to establish and adhere to deadlines.

• Manage SEV creation and escalation for scheduling risks and obstacles.

• Oversee network infrastructure deployment across 2 to 4 simultaneous sites.

• Monitor hardware delivery SLAs, logistics for materials, warehouse locations, shipping, and upstream dependencies.

• Comprehend and manage variations between different building types.

• Supervise and drive the resolution of deployment obstacles.

• Identify scheduling risks utilizing SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines.

• Develop and manage SEVs for deployment challenges.

• Communicate the impact of timelines and any revised schedules.

• Escalate issues to leadership when commitments are not fulfilled.

• Contribute to the standardization of templates across various building types.

• Conduct reviews to gather lessons learned and identify recurring gaps in the deployment process.

• Mentor and train incoming Deployment Engineers through reverse shadowing and milestone sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong grasp of data center network infrastructure and production network layers.

• Familiarity with network deployment processes such as rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflows.

• Knowledge of material logistics, including hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordination.

• Proficient in project tracking tools.

• Hands-on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across multiple cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable navigating political dynamics within organizations while asserting ownership of network deployment milestones.

• Capable of operating independently in ambiguous, high-pressure settings with tight schedules and frequent remediation cycles.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex multi-site status into clear updates for leadership.

• Proven track record of ensuring accountability and following up on at-risk milestones.

• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in project or program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deployment.

• Experience managing projects in the $1M to $10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependencies.

• Direct experience in data center construction phases including foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-up.

• Experience collaborating with MSPs and field operations teams in a data center setting.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field — or equivalent professional experience (8+ years in data center/network deployment).

• Ability to obtain site access badges and successfully pass background checks for data center facilities.

• Willingness to support critical deployment milestones outside of standard working hours.

• Strong commitment to promoting an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical available through Kaiser (HMO option only) for employees based in California.

• Dental insurance provided through UHC.

• Nationwide Vision coverage provided by UHC.

• Flexible Spending Account available for Health & Dependent Care.

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefits/Parking & Transit (location-specific).

• Opportunities for Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, including Udemy and Coursera.

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group.

• Employee Assistance Program available.

• Wellness Days offered.

• 401k Plan available.

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance provided.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance options.

• Tuition Reimbursement available after 6 months of employment, with a cap.

• Paid Time Off accrued and prorated, with a maximum of 120 hours annually.

• Paid Holidays included.

• Additional statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits as required by state and federal law.