Operations Manager Data Center Excellence
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 were 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. Were looking for a dynamic and strategicOperations 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. Youll coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with customer expectations.
Locations: Kansas City MO Atlanta GA Charlotte NC
Key Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering Business Operations Management (preferred).
5 years of experience in hyperscale or large-scale tech environments 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 projectsfrom expansion retrofit to commissioningensuring 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 escalate 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 escalate 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
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people locally and globally stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the worlds trade flow better changing whats possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated diverse and professional team of more than 111000 employees from 159 nationalities spanning 77 countries on six continents DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain thats fit for the future.
Were rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals Marine Services Logistics and Technology and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
Whats more were reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking were at the cutting edge of disruptive technology pushing the sector towards better ways to trade minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customers door.
DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between allnations and cultures not just in what we do but also in how we behave.
We arededicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected supported andempowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion anddiversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people businesses andsocieties. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world and together we canchange whats possible.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon Imperial and P&O.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHATS POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
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Manager
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About Company
The Founder's Principles are based on values and behaviours that have been fundamental to the ongoing success of DP World. These principles have always been – and continue to be – central to every decision our Founder Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem makes, and has become the foundation for o ... View more
