Leader of Data Center Delivery

Tiktok • San Jose, CA

48d

About The Position

To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, our infrastructure team is building hyper-scale datacenters globally that host millions of servers. We are looking for a passionate and structured leader who manage a team to overlook the Data Center Delivery processes, including data center sourcing, due dillegence, deployment and decom. Your team will work closely with Planning, Data Center Engineering, Operation and Global Supply Chain to manage complex construction and projects in primarily Americas and EMEA regions. By partnering with cross regional and functional team members, you will be able to overlook hyper-scale data center projects which will support strategic initiatives and enable millions of creators. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing complex projects and building constructive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other relevant fields.
• Experience in operations, supply chain management, construction, or data center management is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills, with a demonstrated history of leading complex initiatives towards timely and successful completion.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or an MBA.
• Five years of relevant professional experience, including three years in a management position overseeing construction projects or teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both in interacting with construction managers and in interpreting and conveying high-level business needs and customer requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different levels and departments.
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry best practices, solutions, and emerging trends.
• A proven track record of expediting the overall delivery of hyper-scale datacenters with satisfied customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical due diligence during the datacenter sourcing and acquisition process, plan the construction schedule, or verify the schedules provided by datacenter developers.
• Manage the portfolio of construction projects by defining and monitoring key technical specifications, availability targets, deployment schedules, and commercial milestones for each project.
• Ensure that construction managers and project managers comply with these requirements and drive the successful delivery of all projects.
• Be accountable for the overall progress of construction projects of various scales and phases, including greenfield construction, facility upgrades, or white-space build-outs.
• Be in charge of other datacenter projects such as cabling and security system installations.
• Operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and achieve solid results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees