Director of Data Center & Site Operations Location: Remote or Onsite (Pleasanton, CA, Marshfield, MO, Odessa, TX or Orangeburg, SC) Reporting to: VP of Tech & DC Operations At STN, we don't just adapt to the digital future, we engineer it. Our mission is to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape through strategic insight, cutting-edge solutions, and a security-first mindset. We provide end-to-end services spanning cloud consulting, AI infrastructure, and enterprise security, enabling secure, scalable, and future-ready transformation. As trusted advisors, we align IT investments with business outcomes that drive performance and growth, starting with deep strategic engagement and delivering tailored solutions built for long-term impact. Our approach is innovation-led and rooted in cybersecurity, with a focus on leveraging the right technologies to solve real-world challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of growth, inclusion, and purpose because we believe empowered teams build transformative technology. Overview The Data Center & Site Operations Manager is responsible for leading physical infrastructure delivery and ongoing operational readiness across global data center environments. This role bridges the gap between initial build-out and lifecycle management, overseeing Day 1 rack-and-stack deployment execution and governing steady-state Day 2 activities—including infrastructure scaling, hardware expansions, migrations, break-fix governance, and continuous operational optimizations. The ideal candidate combines strong program management, deployment operations expertise, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership to ensure high availability, operational consistency, and scalable deployment execution across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities Global Deployment Operations • Partner with architecture, engineering, and capacity teams to plan and execute Day 1 infrastructure deployments, ensuring hardware delivery, physical layout, rack-and-stack, and initial cabling meet global design standards. • Lead Day 2 deployment activities across global data center sites including expansions, refreshes, migrations, retrofits, and operational upgrades. • Coordinate deployment execution for compute, storage, networking, cabling, and infrastructure changes. • Manage deployment schedules, implementation timelines, and resource planning across multiple concurrent projects. • Drive operational readiness and turnover from construction/build teams into live operations environments. • Oversee change implementation while minimizing operational risk and service disruption. Program & Project Management • Develop deployment roadmaps, execution plans, and operational milestones spanning Day 1 build-out and Day 2 steady-state activities. • Track deployment KPIs, timelines, budgets, and vendor performance metrics. • Manage risks, escalations, dependencies, and issue resolution throughout deployment lifecycle. • Ensure alignment between engineering, operations, logistics, and site teams. • Provide executive-level reporting on deployment progress, capacity readiness, and operational impacts. Operational Excellence • Establish and improve standardized deployment processes, SOPs, and operational playbooks for both Day 1 build-out and Day 2 steady-state execution. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and deployment velocity. • Ensure compliance with operational standards, safety requirements, and change management policies. • Support incident response coordination for deployment-related operational issues. • Partner with capacity planning and infrastructure teams to support scaling strategies. Site Operations Leadership • Oversee site-level operational functions including: • Superintendent / General Manager leadership • Site Operations Managers • Site Administration • EHS / Safety programs and compliance • Inventory coordination and planning with logistics partner teams. • Ensure coordination between deployment activities and ongoing site operations teams to maintain operational continuity, safety, and service availability. • Drive alignment across facilities, security, logistics, and operational stakeholders to support scalable global site operations. Vendor & Stakeholder Management • Manage third-party deployment vendors, integrators, and logistics providers. • Coordinate with global site operations, engineering, network, facilities, and supply chain teams. • Facilitate deployment readiness reviews and stakeholder communications. • Ensure vendor SLAs and deployment quality standards are met consistently. Capacity & Lifecycle Management • Support infrastructure lifecycle management including refreshes, decommissions, and hardware replacement programs. • Coordinate deployment sequencing and operational validation for lifecycle refresh and replacement activities. • Assist with forecasting deployment capacity needs and regional operational requirements. • Ensure inventory accuracy and deployment asset tracking. Experience & Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). • 7+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure deployment, technical program management, or related field. • Experience managing large-scale global infrastructure deployment programs. • Hands-on experience with Day 1 site build-out and rack-and-stack execution, including turnover from construction into live operations. • Strong understanding of data center infrastructure including: • Compute/server deployments • Network infrastructure • Cabling systems • Power/cooling dependencies • Hardware lifecycle management • Experience with change management and operational governance processes. • Proven ability to manage cross-functional global teams and vendors. • Strong project/program management skills with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Preferred • Experience in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments. • PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, or related certifications. • Familiarity with DCIM tools, ticketing systems, and deployment tracking platforms. • Experience with automation and deployment optimization initiatives. • Knowledge of capacity management and operational analytics. • Strong understanding of service availability and operational risk management. Compensation • Full-Time, Exempt • $160,000-$220,000/year, DOE Benefits • Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision • FSA Health and Dependent Care available • 401(k) Plan • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) • Observed Holidays Paid • Cell Phone Allowance • Collaborative, growth-driven culture Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.