Senior Director of Data Center Operational Deployment (Dona Ana County, NM)

Oracle

14d

About The Position

The Senior Director of Data Center Site Deployment is responsible for leading the end-to-end process of operationalizing newly constructed data center facilities, with a specialized focus on Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and the energization of high-density rack/GPU environments. This executive leader will coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless, safe, and efficient transition from construction to fully operational status, meeting the highest industry standards for reliability, security, and scalability.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data center operations, delivery, or project management with a focus on MEP and high-performance compute environments.
Proven experience bringing large-scale data centers online post-construction, including commissioning, staffing, procedure development, and energization.
Deep understanding of relevant industry standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, etc.).
Skilled in managing large teams and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.
Superior communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale or high-density GPU deployments.
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Data Center Energy Practitioner, Uptime Accredited Tier Designer).

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning:
Provide executive oversight for site deployment across multiple regions/projects.
Collaborate with project management, construction, engineering, and design teams to ensure infrastructure readiness and alignment with business objectives.
MEP & GPU Rack Energization Focus:
Direct the energization process including testing, commissioning, quality assurance, and readiness checks for all critical MEP systems and high-density compute infrastructure.
Set standards and best practices for safe energization and integration of new technologies (GPUs, next-gen hardware).
Commissioning & Turnover:
Partner with commissioning agents to plan, execute, and review pre-functional and functional commissioning activities.
Ensure proper documentation, punch-list management, and on-time turnover to operations.
Operational Readiness:
Finalize and execute site operating agreements and contracts with third-party vendors or managed services as required.
Lead the recruitment and onboarding of site staff, including establishing roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure.
Oversee the creation, validation, and implementation of Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Coordinate with the training department to roll out comprehensive training programs for site operations and OEM/vendor teams, ensuring knowledge transfer and regulatory compliance.
Tooling & Systems Readiness:
Identify, specify, and implement operational tooling and software necessary for facility monitoring, incident management, and preventive maintenance.
Security, Compliance, & Safety:
Enforce compliance with all local, national, and global regulations related to facility energization, safety, and environmental requirements.
Champion best practices in workplace safety and continuous improvement of operational processes.
Stakeholder Management:
Serve as main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during site deployment, including engineering, commissioning, security, IT, and business leadership.
Provide regular updates and post-mortem reports to executive leadership on project delivery status, issues, risk mitigation, and lessons learned.
Continuous Improvement:
Analyze and implement learnings from each deployment cycle to optimize deployment playbooks, templates, and processes for future sites.