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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operations Manager - Data Center Deployment experience - Travel role - **Company:** THE PODMILSAK GROUP, INC. - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Hardware Asset Management, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c4e5c7971b2cdbf7 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience working in IT infrastructure, data center operations, or enterprise hardware environments. * Proven experience supporting large-scale technology deployments, infrastructure rollouts, or data center projects. * Strong understanding of server, rack, and hardware installation processes. * Experience managing multiple deployment activities or project workstreams simultaneously. * Ability to coordinate technical teams, prioritize competing tasks, and drive projects to completion. * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments. * Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States. * Ability to work onsite at various data center locations for extended project assignments., * Experience managing enterprise data center buildouts, migrations, refreshes, or hardware deployment projects. * Background in server hardware, networking equipment, storage systems, or related infrastructure technologies. * Previous experience leading technicians, field engineers, or deployment teams. * Project management experience with large-scale IT infrastructure initiatives. * Familiarity with data center best practices, structured cabling, rack layouts, and hardware lifecycle activities. * Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, ITIL, or similar) are a plus. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Data Center Deployment & Project Operations to oversee large-scale infrastructure deployment activities at data centers across the United States. This role requires a highly organized, hands-on professional who can manage multiple deployment workstreams, coordinate onsite activities, and ensure successful execution of complex hardware installation and technology refresh projects. This is a 100% onsite, travel-based position. The selected candidate will travel to various data center locations nationwide, with each assignment varying in duration based on project scope, workload, and deployment requirements. Position Responsibilities * Serve as the onsite operational lead for large-scale data center deployment projects. * Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent deployment workstreams, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within defined objectives. * Provide onsite leadership, direction, and communication between internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical resources. * Oversee server, rack, and infrastructure deployment activities within enterprise data center environments. * Manage daily project execution, including resource coordination, task prioritization, issue escalation, and progress reporting. * Track project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain successful delivery. * Validate installation quality, adherence to procedures, and completion of deployment activities. * Support inventory management, logistics coordination, and equipment tracking throughout deployment engagements. * Create and maintain project documentation, status updates, and operational reports. * Ensure all onsite activities follow established safety, security, and data center operational standards. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Effective Machine Learning - Managing Complexity with MLOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/185-effective-machine-learning-managing-complexity-with-mlops) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Optimizing Your App for Success: Tips and Techniques for managing slow devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/655-optimizing-your-app-for-success-tips-and-techniques-for-managing-slow-devices) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)