Data Center Deployment Project Manager

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center Deployment Project Manager for a top AI infrastructure client. This individual will drive the on-the-ground execution that brings data halls and AI/GPU clusters online, taking ownership during commissioning and leading deployments through operational turnover. This role is ideal for someone with a strong delivery mindset who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and enjoys coordinating across construction, infrastructure, hardware, and operations teams. You will own deployments end-to-end—tracking milestones, managing vendors, and proactively resolving risks—while helping scale next-generation infrastructure powering advanced AI systems.

Day-to-Day:
• Own deployment execution for data halls and AI/GPU clusters from commissioning readiness through operational turnover
• Track and drive deployment milestones, critical-path tasks, and go/no-go criteria
• Coordinate on-site activities across construction, infrastructure, ICT, hardware installation, and network bring-up
• Manage and hold accountable OEM/ODM vendors, contractors, and third-party providers
• Ensure commissioning and hardware validation steps are completed (burn-in, network validation, GPU/TPU health checks)
• Own clean operational handoff including documentation, runbooks, and acceptance criteria
• Surface risks, blockers, and schedule issues early with proposed solutions
• Maintain program artifacts: schedules, trackers, risk logs, punch lists, handoff checklists
• Provide clear updates on deployment health, risks, and milestones
• Collaborate with SMEs across networking, ICT, systems engineering, procurement, and operations
• Contribute to SOPs, runbooks, and process improvements

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• 3–5 years delivering data center, infrastructure, or large-scale hardware deployment projects (construction, commissioning, MEP, or IT/network deployment)
• Working understanding of the data center delivery lifecycle and how construction handover, commissioning, and hardware/network deployment fit together
• Familiarity with commissioning levels (L2–L5) and moving a data hall from systems testing to operations-ready
• Exposure to AI/GPU or high-density compute infrastructure, or strong foundation in data center power, cooling, and networking
• Demonstrated ability to own a project or workstream end to end
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, or cross-functional teams on active sites
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity in fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ownership mindset with ability to take initiative and drive outcomes

• Experience with hyperscale or AI/ML cluster deployments (GPU clusters such as H100-class)
• Hands-on commissioning experience (CxA support, IST, functional performance testing)
• Familiarity with direct liquid cooling (DLC), CDU/sidecar, or immersion cooling
• Experience with high-performance networking (InfiniBand, RoCE) or structured cabling / ICT
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, JIRA, MS Project, or similar tools
• Familiarity with DCIM, BMS, or CMDB tools (NetBox, Sunbird, Nlyte)
• Experience with procurement, logistics, or material coordination
• Experience developing SOPs, runbooks, or process documentation
• Certifications (or in progress): PMP, CAPM, DCD, CDCP, BICSI, ITIL, Lean/Six Sigma

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.