Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM)

Astreya•Remote, CO, CO

6d•$92,880 - $154,800

About The Position

The New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) is the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds, from cable start through Production Ready (PR). The role connects Design, Engineering, Construction, Network Deployment, and cross-functional partners to track milestones, secure committed dates, maintain alignment across build phases, and drive accountability when schedules slip. It is an active leadership role requiring technical fluency in data center network infrastructure, skill navigating complex multi-team dynamics, and confidence escalating blockers to senior leadership. The DEM coordinates deployment across multiple concurrent buildings, typically two to four sites, and maintains the source of truth for deployment milestones. The role also manages schedule risks and blockers, supports process standardization and continuous improvement, and mentors incoming DEMs. Travel to data center campuses is required for site visits, training, and deployment coordination. Flexibility may be needed outside standard hours for critical milestones such as energization events and SEV response.

Requirements

5–8 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–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependencies.
Direct experience with data center construction phases, including foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-up.
Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and field operations teams in a data center environment.
Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers.
Familiarity with network deployment processes, including rack and stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflows.
Understanding of material logistics, including hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordination.
Ability to read and interpret network port maps and deployment tracker structures.
Proficiency with project tracking tools.
Hands-on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting.
Ability to influence multiple cross-functional teams without authority.
Comfort navigating political dynamics between organizations and diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestones.
Ability to work independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments with aggressive schedules and frequent remediation cycles.
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to distill complex multi-site status into clear leadership readouts.
Track record of driving accountability and following up when milestones are at risk.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience of 8+ years in data center/network deployment.
Ability to obtain site access badges and pass background checks for data center facilities.
Willingness to travel 25–40% to data center campuses.
Flexibility to support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in hyperscale data center environments such as Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar.
PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification.
BICSI RCDD, CDCDP, or similar data center/cabling certification.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings, tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR).
Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teams.
Track dependencies across multiple network layers and align construction and network schedules across schedule sources.
Lead or co-lead New Build calls beginning at cable start for data centers being built.
Post weekly program updates covering new or changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone dates.
Serve as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and supporting teams.
Influence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to dates.
Facilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockers.
Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings, typically two to four sites.
Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics, warehouse locations, shipping from the nearest facility, and upstream dependencies.
Understand and manage differences between building types.
Monitor and drive resolution of deployment blockers.
Identify schedule risks early using SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestones.
Create and manage SEVs for deployment blockers.
Communicate timeline impacts proactively, including expected impacts and revised timelines.
Escalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being met.
Contribute to template standardization across building types.
Conduct lessons-learned reviews to identify recurring deployment process gaps.
Mentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadowing and milestone sessions.
Travel to data center campuses for site visits, training, and deployment coordination.
Support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours, including energization events and SEV response.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance through UHC (PPO, HSA, and Surest options) or Kaiser HMO for California employees.
Dental insurance through UHC.
Vision insurance through Nationwide Vision by UHC.
Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.
Pre-tax commuter benefit for parking and transit, location-specific.
Continuing education and professional development through platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
Corporate Wellness Program through Goomi Group.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellness Days.
401(k) plan.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Critical illness, critical hospital, and voluntary accident insurance.
Tuition reimbursement, available six months after start date and capped.
Paid time off, accrued and prorated, up to 120 hours annually.
Paid holidays.
Statutory leaves, paid time, and other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law.