About this role
Position Summary The Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds — from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is "the glue" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the network build.
The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role — it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to escalate blockers to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Milestone Coordination & Tracking ● 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 ● Integrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sources
Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication ● Lead or co-lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being built ● Post weekly program updates — highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone dates ● Serve as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and all supporting teams ● Influence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to dates ● Facilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockers Site Deployment Execution ● Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2–4 simultaneous sites) ● Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics (warehouse locations, shipping from nearest facility), and upstream dependencies ● Understand and manage differences between building types ● Monitor and drive resolution of deployment blockers Risk Management & Escalation ● Identify schedule risks early by understanding SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestones ● Create and manage SEVs for deployment blockers ● Proactively communicate timeline impacts — provide specific information about expected impacts and revised timelines ● Escalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being met Process Development & Continuous Improvement ● Contribute to template standardization across building types ● Conduct lessons-learned reviews to identify recurring gaps in the deployment process ● Mentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadow model and milestone sessions
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Domain Knowledge ● Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers ● Familiarity with network deployment processes: rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflows ● Understanding of material logistics: hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordination ● Proficiency with project tracking tools ● Hands-on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting Leadership & Interpersonal Skills ● Proven ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams simultaneously ● Comfort navigating political dynamics between organizations — diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestones ● Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequent ● Outstanding communication skills — ability to distill complex multi-site status into clear leadership readouts ● Track record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting "we'll get to it next week" when milestones are at risk
Experience
● 5–8 years of progressive experience in project/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: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-up ● Experience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environment ● Prior experience in hyperscale data center environments (Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) strongly preferred
Education & Certifications
● Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field — or equivalent professional experience (8+ years in data center/network deployment) ● PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification preferred but not required ● BICSI RCDD, CDCDP, or similar data center/cabling certifications are a plus
Additional Requirements ● Travel required: 15–30% to data center campuses for site visits and/or workshops ● Ability to obtain site access badges and pass background checks for data center facilities ● Flexibility to support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours (energization events, SEV response) ● Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment
Salary Range $66,120.00 - $104,400.00 USD (Salary) • Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. • Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.
Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law