Position Summary The Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds — from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is "the glue" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role — it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to elevate blockers to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities
* Milestone Coordination & Tracking o Own and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings — tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR) o Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teams o Track dependencies across multiple network layers o Integrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sources
* Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication o Lead or co-lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being built o Post weekly program updates — highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone dates o Serve as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers,



and all supporting teams o Influence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to dates o Facilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockers
* Site Deployment Execution o Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2–4 simultaneous sites) o Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics (warehouse locations, shipping from nearest facility), and upstream dependencies o Understand and manage differences between building types o Monitor and drive resolution of deployment blockers
* Risk Management & Escalation o Identify schedule risks early by understanding SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestones o Create and manage SEVs for deployment blockers o Proactively communicate timeline impacts — provide specific information about expected impacts and revised timelines o Escalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being met
* Process Development & Continuous Improvement o Contribute to template standardization across building types o Conduct lessons‐learned reviews to identify recurring gaps in the deployment process o Mentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadow model and milestone sessions Required Skills & Qualifications
* Technical & Domain Knowledge
* Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers
* Familiarity with network deployment processes: rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflows
* Understanding of material logistics:



hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordination
* Proficiency with project tracking tools
* Hands‐on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting
* Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
* Proven ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams
* Comfort navigating political dynamics between organizations — diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestones
* Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high‐pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequent
* Outstanding communication skills — ability to distill complex multi‐site status into clear leadership readouts
* Track record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting "we'll get to it next week" when milestones are at risk Experience
* 5–8 years of progressive experience in project/program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deployment
* Experience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross‐functional dependencies
* Direct experience with data center construction phases: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn‐up
* Experience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environment
* Prior experience in hyperscale data center environments (Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) strongly preferred Education & Certifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field — or equivalent professional experience (

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