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Description

Operations Manager — Data Center Deployment & Project Operations

PGTEK · Nationwide Travel

About PGTEK

PGTEK is a leading technology consulting and services company delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions to public sector, commercial, and technology partners nationwide. We specialize in complex IT infrastructure deployments, data center services, and mission-critical technology operations.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager — Data Center Deployment & Project Operations to oversee large-scale infrastructure deployment activities at data centers across the United States. This role requires a highly organized, hands-on professional who can manage multiple deployment workstreams, coordinate onsite activities, and ensure successful execution of complex hardware installation and technology refresh projects.

This is a 100% onsite, travel-based position. The selected candidate will travel to various data center locations nationwide, with each assignment varying in duration based on project scope, workload, and deployment requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite operational lead for large-scale data center deployment projects.
• Coordinate and manage multiple concurrent deployment workstreams, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within defined objectives.
• Provide onsite leadership, direction, and communication between internal teams, customers, vendors, and technical resources.
• Oversee server, rack, and infrastructure deployment activities within enterprise data center environments.
• Manage daily project execution, including resource coordination, task prioritization, issue escalation, and progress reporting.
• Track project milestones, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain successful delivery.
• Validate installation quality, adherence to procedures, and completion of deployment activities.
• Support inventory management, logistics coordination, and equipment tracking throughout deployment engagements.
• Create and maintain project documentation, status updates, and operational reports.
• Ensure all onsite activities follow established safety, security, and data center operational standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in IT infrastructure, data center operations, or enterprise hardware environments.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale technology deployments, infrastructure rollouts, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of server, rack, and hardware installation processes.
• Experience managing multiple deployment activities or project workstreams simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate technical teams, prioritize competing tasks, and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Ability to work onsite at various data center locations for extended project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise data center buildouts, migrations, refreshes, or hardware deployment projects.
• Background in server hardware, networking equipment, storage systems, or related infrastructure technologies.
• Previous experience leading technicians, field engineers, or deployment teams.
• Project management experience with large-scale IT infrastructure initiatives.
• Familiarity with data center best practices, structured cabling, rack layouts, and hardware lifecycle activities.
• Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, ITIL, or similar) are a plus.

Travel Requirements

• This position requires significant nationwide travel.
• Travel schedules will vary based on project scope and customer requirements.
• Each onsite assignment may range from several weeks to several months depending on deployment volume and infrastructure requirements.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered.  Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance.   An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees.  PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK:

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans