Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applied Digital is seeking a Data Center Operations Project Manager to drive initiatives that strengthen operational readiness across their rapidly growing Data Center portfolio. This role will manage projects ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency in transitioning facilities into long-term operations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Director of Operational Readiness & Oversight to define and execute strategic projects that ensure Applied Digital’s Data Centers are fully prepared for long-term operations
- Drive the development, implementation, and adoption of a centralized lifecycle management tracking system, ensuring cradle-to-grave visibility of Data Center assets and operations milestones
- Collaborate with stakeholders across construction, operations, IT, and engineering to capture requirements, align priorities, and establish clear project deliverables
- Define, document, and standardize operational readiness processes, checklists, and reporting tools to drive consistency across sites
- Develop project charters, timelines, and communication plans to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and successful delivery
- Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators related to operational readiness and lifecycle management
- Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure systems and processes integrate effectively into daily operations
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging lessons learned from projects to strengthen future operational readiness programs
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, project management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in project management, operations management, or related roles
- Proven success managing complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to delivery
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to translate high-level objectives into actionable project plans
- Familiarity with lifecycle or asset management concepts and tools
- Proficiency with project management software (Smartsheet required or strongly preferred)
- Experience in Data Center, technology infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
- Experience with process mapping, operational readiness programs, or systems integration
Benefits
- Remote work option provided employee is in good standing, has a continuous secured internet connection, necessary equipment, and is accessible by MS Teams, phone, fax, and email during business hours.
- Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.
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