Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager

Red Cloud seeks a Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager to support immediate client operations.

Location: Omaha, NE (Hybrid)

The Networking & Controls Lead Project Manager plays a vital role in data center physical infrastructure and construction, including the coordination of technical change management, working with cross functional teams to monitor and control specific projects, working as a central point of contact to connect support teams with local teams, and unblocking the installation and commissioning process.

This role is responsible for ensuring that controls and networking systems projects and changes are seamlessly integrated during the construction phase and maintain speed and schedule of the project. The ideal candidate will act as a technical pivot point, managing the program-level execution of infrastructure products while ensuring cross-functional alignment between our client’s engineering teams, general contractors, and site integrators.

• Coordinate technical work streams between Design Engineering, Construction, and Data Center Operations (DCOps) to ensure that technical changes in-flight are inserted without impacting overall schedule.
• Managing Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Monitoring Systems (PMS), and networking related projects.

• Oversee the testing, commissioning, and integration of industrial controls and networking field devices and network switches.

• Review and assist in technical answer Requests for Information (RFIs), and review the Engineering Bulletins (EB), accessing, reading drawings and monitor overall progress.
• When issues arise, make technical judgement and direct the query to the right team to quickly resolve.

• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to communicate program updates, track technical action items, and address systemic risks related to assigned projects.

• Frequent travel to various project sites with a requirement for full-time residency at construction locations in Omaha area. Up to 50% travel expected.

• Industrial Controls:
  Basic understanding of Networking Switches, Networking Diagrams, PLC, SCADA, HMI, BMS, and PMS architectures.
• Networking Protocols:
  Strong understanding of industrial networking including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus RTU/TCP ideal.
• Software Tools:
  Experience with Google workspace tools and other industrial construction management software
• 3+ years of professional experience in Data Center infrastructure, critical environment equipment, or the Engineering/Construction industry.
• Proven experience in Technical Program Management (TPM) or Technical Project Coordination, including strong interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience supporting similar hyperscale cloud infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with controls/network engineering concepts and data center infrastructure preferred.
• Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) and OT industrial networking preferred.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $150,000 - $165,000 (USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at

Red Cloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. Red Cloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

Red Cloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, Red Cloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges, leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

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