Project Manager Data Center Excellence

DP World Contract Logistics delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

At DP World Contract Logistics , we’re redefining the future of supply chain solutions. Our Data Center Excellence team is at the heart of this transformation, ensuring seamless, scalable, and secure operations across our global contract logistics footprint. We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Operations Launch Manager to lead the successful deployment of new data center initiatives and drive operational excellence from day one.

This role is responsible for managing the launch and operational readiness of new data center logistics sites. You’ll coordinate cross‑functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.

Kansas City MO, Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or Operations Management (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in hyperscale or large‑scale tech environment operations, project management, or data center environments.
• Proven track record of leading complex, cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.

• Lead a broad portfolio of site‑specific and cross‑site infrastructure projects—from expansion, retrofit, to commissioning—ensuring alignment with global timelines, cost, and performance targets.
• Own project scoping, resource‑loaded plans, charters, schedules, and budgets using planning tools.
• Serve as primary liaison among engineering, construction, site operations, procurement, and vendor teams.
• Structure regular governance updates and executive briefings to inform stakeholders and elevate roadblocks.
• Drive design, installation, and commissioning across mission‑critical systems: electrical, mechanical (HVAC, chillers), security, fire safety, controls, and liquid cooling.
• Collaborate on power‑and‑cooling optimization, system commissioning, and startup readiness.
• Standardize best practices across the data center estate for project execution, operational hand‑offs, and continuous efficiency gains.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project timelines, milestone achievement, and schedule adherence; leverage familiarity with PUE and WUE metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and elevate project‑level risks (financial, schedule, quality, safety) to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
• Uphold operational safety and data center global standards, leveraging site inspections and compliance audits.
• Oversee contract and vendor relationships ensuring performance and quality.
• Guide systems through testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness for power, cooling, controls, safety, and connectivity systems.
• Other duties as assigned.