Data Center Operations Project Manager

Data Center Operations Project ManagerFor years, Stream Data Centers has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.Stream Data Centers continues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades.From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options.The Data Center Operations Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering operational projects that ensure data centers remain safe, secure, reliable, compliant, and scalable. This role partners closely with Operations, Facilities, IT, Security, EHS, IT, and external vendors to deliver projects that directly support uptime, capacity growth, lifecycle management, operational enhancements, and operational excellence.This role operates within an enterprise PMO framework and applies disciplined project management, change management, and risk management practices in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. This role directly protects uptime, safety, and customer trust. The Data Center Operations Project Manager ensures that necessary change happens without compromising reliability, enabling the organization to grow, modernize, and operate at scale.Key Responsibilities:Project Delivery & ExecutionLead end-to-end delivery of data center operations projects including:Facility upgrades and retrofitsPower, cooling, and mechanical/electrical improvementsCapacity expansions and space optimizationEquipment refresh and lifecycle replacementOperational readiness and turnover initiativesDevelop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while minimizing operational risk.Operational Risk & ReliabilityPlan and execute projects in live production environments with zero or minimal impact to uptime.Coordinate maintenance windows, cutovers, and change events in alignment with operations and change management processes.Identify operational risks early and implement mitigation strategies to protect safety, security, and reliability.Stakeholder & Cross-Functional CoordinationServe as the primary point of coordination between:Data Center OperationsFacilities & EngineeringIT Infrastructure & NetworkPhysical SecurityEHSVendors, contractors, and consultantsFacilitate cross-functional planning sessions, readiness reviews, and project governance checkpoints.Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and operational teams.Governance, Change & ComplianceApply PMO standards, tools, and governance consistently across all projects.Manage operational changes as formal project elements, ensuring documentation, approvals, and readiness.Ensure projects comply with internal standards and external requirements (e.g., SOC, ISO, NIST, safety regulations, customer SLAs).Vendor & Financial ManagementManage vendor selection, onboarding, contracts, and performance.Track project financials including forecasts, actuals, and variance analysis.Ensure vendors adhere to safety, security, and operational requirements while on-site.Continuous ImprovementCapture lessons learned and operational insights from completed projects.Recommend improvements to operational processes, standards, and project delivery methods.Contribute to a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.