Data Center Operations Project Manager

Stream Data Centers•Phoenix, AZ

12h•Onsite

About The Position

For years, Stream Data Centers has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility. Stream Data Centers continues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades. From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options. The Data Center Operations Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering operational projects that ensure data centers remain safe, secure, reliable, compliant, and scalable. This role partners closely with Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, EHS, IT, and external vendors to deliver projects that directly support uptime, capacity growth, lifecycle management, operational enhancements, and operational excellence. This role operates within an enterprise PMO framework and applies disciplined project management, change management, and risk management practices in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. This role directly protects uptime, safety, and customer trust. The Data Center Operations Project Manager ensures that necessary change happens without compromising reliability, enabling the organization to grow, modernize, and operate at scale.

Requirements

Must be located in the Phoenix, AZ metro area and working from Data Center location in Goodyear, AZ.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of project management experience in:
Data center operations
Critical infrastructure
Facilities, engineering, or IT infrastructure environments
Proven experience managing projects in live, mission-critical environments.
Strong understanding of data center operations, including power, cooling, redundancy, and uptime concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification.
Experience working within an enterprise PMO.
Familiarity with:
Tier standards (Uptime Institute concepts)
Change management in 24x7 operations
EHS and physical security requirements
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Planview AdaptiveWork, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar platforms).

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of data center operations projects including:
Facility upgrades and retrofits
Power, cooling, and mechanical/electrical improvements
Capacity expansions and space optimization
Equipment refresh and lifecycle replacement
Operational readiness and turnover initiatives
Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while minimizing operational risk.
Plan and execute projects in live production environments with zero or minimal impact to uptime.
Coordinate maintenance windows, cutovers, and change events in alignment with operations and change management processes.
Identify operational risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, security, and reliability.
Serve as the primary point of coordination between:
Data Center Operations
Facilities & Engineering
IT Infrastructure & Network
Physical Security
EHS
Vendors, contractors, and consultants
Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions, readiness reviews, and project governance checkpoints.
Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and operational teams.
Apply PMO standards, tools, and governance consistently across all projects.
Manage operational changes as formal project elements, ensuring documentation, approvals, and readiness.
Ensure projects comply with internal standards and external requirements (e.g., SOC, ISO, NIST, safety regulations, customer SLAs).
Manage vendor selection, onboarding, contracts, and performance.
Track project financials including forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.
Ensure vendors adhere to safety, security, and operational requirements while on-site.
Capture lessons learned and operational insights from completed projects.
Recommend improvements to operational processes, standards, and project delivery methods.
Contribute to a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.