New Build Deployment Enablement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary coordination point for the deployment of network infrastructure during new data center constructions from initial cabling to Production Ready status.

• Manage and update the New Build Deployment Tracker for designated buildings.

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

• Monitor dependencies across various network layers.

• Synchronize construction and network timelines, aligning multiple schedule sources.

• Lead or co-facilitate New Build meetings starting from the cabling phase.

• Provide weekly program updates that outline risks, milestones achieved, and upcoming deadlines.

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

• Persuade partners to commit to specific timelines.

• Manage the creation and escalation of SEVs for scheduling risks and obstacles.

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

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

• Comprehend and address variances between different building types.

• Track and drive the resolution of deployment obstacles.

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

• Generate and oversee SEVs for deployment obstacles.

• Communicate the impacts on timelines and any revised schedules.

• Elevate unmet cross-functional commitments to leadership attention.

• Assist in standardizing templates across various building types.

• Conduct reviews to learn from past experiences and pinpoint recurring process issues.

• Mentor and train new DEMs through reverse shadowing and milestone sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers.

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

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

• Competence with project tracking tools.

• Practical experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for automating workflows and reporting.

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

• Ability to navigate political dynamics among organizations and take ownership of network deployment milestones.

• Capacity to work independently in ambiguous, high-pressure situations.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex multi-site status for leadership summaries.

• Proven track record of driving accountability.

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

• Experience managing projects valued between $1M and $10M with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependencies.

• Direct experience with data center construction phases including foundation, cabling, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-up.

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

• Previous experience in hyperscale data center environments is strongly preferred.

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

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

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

• Strong dedication to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace environment.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Dental insurance provided through UHC.

• Nationwide vision benefits supplied by UHC.

• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care.

• Pre-tax account for Commuter Benefits/Parking & Transit (location-specific).

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

• Corporate Wellness Program offered by Goomi Group.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Wellness Days.

• 401k Plan.

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Short Term & 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, up to a maximum of 120 hours annually).

• Paid Holidays.

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or ancillary benefits mandated by state and federal law.