Manager, Project

Manager, Project

Project Manager – Lead Training & Workforce Readiness for New Data Center Start-Ups! Location: South Metro Atlanta, GA (Fairburn, Union City & Palmetto) Travel Required | Multiple Locations Are you an experienced project leader who enjoys developing teams, building effective training programs, and preparing employees for operational success? This is your opportunity to play a key role in launching new data center operations with a global logistics leader! We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead training and workforce readiness initiatives for traveling teams responsible for receiving, handling, assembling, and placing data towers at new data center locations. This role will focus on developing training programs, coordinating hands-on instruction, ensuring employee competency, and establishing consistent work practices across multiple projects. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building training programs from the ground up, and have a passion for developing people while supporting successful operational launches — we want to hear from you!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead training and workforce readiness initiatives for exciting new data center start-up projects
• Develop and implement training programs that directly impact operational success
• Work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering teams
• Play a critical role in preparing traveling teams for successful project execution
• Help establish consistent training standards and work practices across multiple locations
• Gain exposure to new data center operations and project-based environments
• Travel to new locations and lead training initiatives as projects launch
• Join a growing global organization with opportunities for professional growth

What You'll Do

• Lead training and workforce readiness activities for traveling teams supporting new data center start-up projects
• Develop and implement training plans, instructional materials, standard operating procedures, and work instructions in partnership with Operations, Safety, Quality, and Engineering
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and hands-on training for receiving, handling, assembling, and placing data towers
• Assess and verify employee competency before individuals begin performing assigned tasks independently
• Maintain accurate training records, competency assessments, and employee qualification documentation
• Partner with site leadership to identify training needs, skill gaps, and workforce readiness requirements
• Monitor training effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance employee performance, safety, and operational consistency
• Establish standardized training practices to ensure employees follow consistent procedures across multiple project locations
• Provide regular updates to site leadership regarding training progress, employee readiness, skill gaps, and potential operational risks
• Coordinate training schedules, resources, and priorities to align with project milestones and operational requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure training programs meet company policies, customer expectations, and applicable safety and quality standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance training materials, processes, and employee development
• Assist with the transition of trained employees and documented processes to ongoing operations teams
• Travel to subsequent data center locations to lead training and workforce readiness activities as each new project begins

What We're Looking For

• Experience in project management, operational training, workforce development, or training program implementation within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or similar operational environments
• Proven ability to develop, coordinate, and execute training plans for frontline operational teams
• Experience delivering hands-on training and evaluating employee competency
• Strong understanding of operational safety, quality standards, and standardized work procedures
• Ability to manage training schedules, resources, deliverables, and competing project priorities
• Experience partnering with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze training effectiveness, identify skill gaps, and implement corrective actions
• Experience maintaining training records, employee qualifications, and compliance documentation
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing project requirements in fast-paced environments
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to new project locations as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Training & Development, or a related field preferred
• Experience supporting new site launches, operational start-ups, or project-based workforces
• Background in data center operations, equipment handling, assembly, installation support, or technology infrastructure environments
• Experience developing standard operating procedures, work instructions, and structured training programs
• Familiarity with project management tools, learning management systems (LMS), and training documentation
• Experience coordinating large-scale onboarding or workforce ramp-up initiatives
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or standardized work practices
• Project management or training-related certifications are a plus

Join DP World and Help Build Something Great! At DP World, we are transforming global logistics through innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence. This is more than a Project Manager position — it's an opportunity to develop the workforce behind exciting new data center operations, establish training standards, and help ensure every project launches with skilled, prepared, and confident teams. If you're ready to lead training initiatives, develop talent, and make a lasting impact across multiple projects, apply today!