Data Center Deployment Manager

Summary:

• Client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support our continuous network deployment efforts and operational readiness for data center networking initiatives at the program level.

• The engineer will be responsible for tracking execution at a high level, handling reporting, and driving escalations to ensure that deadlines are met.

• You will contribute to planning and executing network builds, improving deployment consistency, and enhancing automation and process efficiency.

 
 Responsibilities

• Track the execution of deployment tasks, including implementation support, turn-up readiness, and validation of network changes.

• Support network deployment activities for data center and/or backbone networking environments.

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk, increase consistency, and improve delivery timelines.

• Leverage automation tools and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure deployments align with technical requirements and timelines.

• Maintain clear documentation of deployment activities, issues encountered, and remediation steps.

 
 Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience.

• Willingness to work shift work.

• Experience with network design and deployment in enterprise and/or data center environments.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation to improve reliability and efficiency (e.g., scripting, orchestration, or automation frameworks).

• Proven ability to identify operational/process gaps and drive practical improvements.

• Working knowledge of common networking technologies and concepts (e.g., routing, switching, redundancy, troubleshooting methodologies).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Preferred Qualifications.

• Large data center deployment experience.

• Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle).

• Prior leadership or program management experience overseeing deployment teams.

• Experience with Tier 2 providers building large-scale data centers.

• Fortune 10 enterprise experience with extensive network infrastructure.

 
 Typical Day-to-Day in the Role

• Coordinate with multiple teams on the ground regarding deliverables what's due today, this week, and this month.

• Ensure all tasks are managed and aligned with objectives.

• Track progress toward turnover capacity milestones.

• Remove blockers for deployment engineers and escalate issues as needed.

• Maintain visibility across workstreams and ensure accountability among stakeholders.

• Communicate status updates and risks to leadership and cross-functional partners.

 
 Must-Have Skills

• Network deployment experience deep understanding of how networks are deployed in large-scale environments

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Program-level leadership and the ability to own and drive deliverables.

 
 Nice-to-have Skills

• Understanding of automation tools and frameworks.

• Large data center deployment experience.

• Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle).

 
 Years of Experience: 10+ Years.
 Interview: 02 - 03 Rounds (45 Minutes Each - Video Conference).