Delivery Manager - Datacenter

Job Description

Job Description

Data Center Delivery Manager (Hands-On Technical Leader)

Location: Plano, TX (Preferred).
Travel Requirement: 60–80%+ Travel across the U.S.
Company: StarTech Networks Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time.

About StarTech Networks:

StarTech Networks Inc. is a leading Infrastructure IT Services company specializing in Telecom Networks, Data Centers, Fiber Engineering, and Enterprise IT Infrastructure solutions . We support telecom operators, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and enterprise customers nationwide.

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Data Center Delivery Manager who can lead from the front , provide technical direction to field teams, travel extensively to customer locations, and ensure successful execution of critical Data Center deployments and infrastructure projects.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate is not just a manager , but a technical expert and mentor with deep experience in Data Center infrastructure deployment, installation, commissioning, migration, structured cabling, network implementation, and operational execution .

This role requires someone comfortable being onsite at customer locations , solving technical challenges, guiding engineers, engaging with customers, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Delivery:

• Provide hands-on technical guidance during: 
  • Data Center buildouts.
  • Rack & stack deployments.
  • Hardware installation.
  • Structured cabling (Copper/Fiber).
  • Power & cooling implementation.
  • Infrastructure migrations.
  • Commissioning activities.
  • Network deployment projects.
  • Capacity expansion initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex deployment issues and support field teams in real time. 
• Act as the technical escalation point for delivery teams and customers. 
• Mentor engineers and delivery personnel on best practices, standards, and execution. 

Field Operations Leadership:

• Travel extensively to customer sites throughout the U.S. 
• Lead onsite execution activities. 
• Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to deployment standards. 
• Support teams during critical cutovers and migration windows. 
• Drive project completion while maintaining quality and safety standards. 

Customer Engagement:

• Interface directly with customers regarding: 
  • Technical challenges.
  • Delivery timelines.
  • Escalations.
  • Risk mitigation.
  • Project status.
• Build trusted relationships with customer stakeholders. 

Delivery Management:

Responsible for:
Project execution.

• Resource coordination.
• Schedule adherence.
• Escalation management.
• Vendor coordination.
• Delivery reporting.
• Risk mitigation.

Required Experience:
Mandatory:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Center infrastructure, Telecom, or IT Infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience in: 
  • Data Center deployments.
  • Rack & Stack.
  • Structured cabling.
  • Fiber installations.
  • Network infrastructure.
  • Server deployment.
  • Data Center migrations.
  • Infrastructure commissioning.
• Experience leading onsite delivery teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel 60–80%+ nationwide.
• Strong troubleshooting capability with a hands-on approach.
  
  

Preferred Experience:

Experience supporting:

• Hyperscalers.
• Colocation facilities.
• Enterprise Data Centers.
• Telecom Infrastructure environments.

Knowledge of:

• DCIM tools.
• Network deployment.
• Capacity planning.
• Commissioning processes.
• Infrastructure standards.

Desired Leadership Traits:

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads by example.
• Is highly hands-on and technically strong.
• Can mentor and guide teams onsite.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Is comfortable with extensive travel.
• Takes ownership and drives execution.
• Has strong customer-facing skills.

Why Join StarTech Networks?

• Work on large-scale Data Center and Infrastructure programs.
• Opportunity to influence delivery strategy and execution nationwide.
• Lead highly visible projects for enterprise and infrastructure customers.
• Be part of a growing Infrastructure Services organization.

Location: Plano, TX (Preferred).
Travel: 60–80%+ nationwide travel required.
Employment Type: Full-Time.

Interested candidates may share their resumes with: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Only candidates comfortable with extensive travel and hands-on technical leadership should apply.