Hybrid Data Center Launch & Operations Readiness Manager

at Stream Data Centers

• Job title: Data Center Launch & Operations Readiness Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dallas, United States

About the role

• Data Center Launch & Operations Readiness Manager ensuring operational readiness for new data center launches. Collaborating with teams for quality and reliability in operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the adherence to the end-to-end launch process for new data centers—from construction completion through operational handoff.
• Work with site leadership to develop and execute detailed launch schedules, checklists, and readiness plans.
• Partner with the local operations leadership to develop and expand the team, ensuring candidate selection aligns with Stream’s defined standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure full alignment between tenant operations and Stream operations ahead of site launch.
• Facilitate launch readiness meetings, risk reviews, and issue resolution sessions across all required functions.
• Ensure smooth transition from build phase to building handoff.
• Ensure all stakeholders participate in and complete assigned deliverables in alignment with handoff process.
• Collaborate with external departments to ensure all supporting operational programs are properly implemented, validated, and operational prior to launch.
• Ensure that all operational processes, documentation, and tools are in place before go-live.
• Partner with site operations and Availability Engineering to confirm preventive maintenance programs are established.
• Drive readiness by partnering with site operations to ensure all personnel are trained, qualified, and prepared ahead of launch.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and D&C to ensure all equipment needed to adhere to SLAs are implemented, and Operations is ready to execute.
• Facilitate conversations with all relevant stakeholders for any deviations from design/commissioning/playbooks/procedures/etc. prior to Ready-For-Service (RFS) dates to ensure alignment for Day 2 initiatives.
• Coordinate Day 2 initiatives with D&C to ensure an efficient handoff of activities for Operations oversight.
• Ensure all site activities comply with corporate standards, local regulations, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) Team to ensure all EHS safety protocols are in place.
• Coordinate post-launch audits to ensure full compliance and identify improvement areas.
• Drive alignment between operations and construction teams to achieve all SLA targets before turnover.
• Track project milestones and quality metrics throughout the launch.
• Provide regular executive updates and post-launch reports summarizing outcomes, risks, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in quality management, data center operations, logistics, or tech infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, Six Sigma)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive operational excellence
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing diverse teams without formal authority
• Project management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset management, and building launch/startup processes
• Excellent computer skills (SharePoint, Excel, Word, work trackers)

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources