Senior Data Center Security Initiatives Project Manager

Senior Data Center Security Initiatives Project Manager

Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA/ Dallas, TX / Richmond, VA CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at

What You'll Do:

The Sr. Data Center Security Initiatives Project Manager drives the end-to-end deployment of physical security innovations and enhancements. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Data Center Risk and Assurance, this position leads complex, large-scale projects including the implementation of Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS) and other cross-functional physical security initiatives. You will work and influence across teams to ensure that cutting-edge security technologies and operational enhancements are integrated into CoreWeave's Data Center Security program, aligning with security standards, customer requirements and organizational objectives.

This Sr. Project Manager will execute project lifecycle activities for new security systems and operational deployments, partnering closely with Security Design and Commissioning, Networking, Security Engineering, Global Security Operations Center, Security Operations, DC Operations, and external vendors. The role requires a strategic, technical physical security professional with an understanding of security systems architecture, security operations, project management methodologies, and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders in a fast-growing, high-performance environment.

About the Role:

• Project Management for Physical Security Initiatives: Lead the end-to-end deployment of new physical security systems and innovations, including Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS), across multiple data centers.
• Cross-functional Implementation Oversight: Execute project lifecycle activities for large-scale physical security design and operational enhancements, partnering closely with Security Design and Commissioning, Networking, Security Engineering, GSOC, Security Operations and other teams as applicable.
• Project Planning & Execution: Build and maintain detailed project plans, scope, budgets, milestones, and metrics to ensure proactive reporting to leadership and predictable delivery of physical security initiative projects.
• Deployment Standards and Compliance: Ensure all new technology deployments align with security standards, internal privacy, legal and security reviews, and meet customer requirements.
• Documentation and Standardization: Develop and maintain standardized project management documentation, templates, and RACI matrices to ensure repeatable and scalable project management practices.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of progressive project or technical program management experience focused on physical security deployments within data center or critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong technical understanding of physical security controls, systems architecture (Access Control Systems, Video Management Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems), and related compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Proven proficiency in applying project management methodologies to lead and execute complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• Expertise in developing detailed project plans, scope, budgets, milestones, and metrics, including proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Excellent ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and drive alignment and predictable delivery among technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant Project Management (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) or Physical Security certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP) preferred.

Why Us?

We work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $143,000 to $191,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment, remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office, based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.