Position Summary
The Data Center New Build Deployment Enablement Manager (DEM) serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds - from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is "the glue" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the network build.The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role - it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to elevate blockers to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Milestone Coordination & Tracking
- Own and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings - tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR)
- Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teams
- Track dependencies across multiple network layers
- Integrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sources
Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication
- Lead or co-lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being built
- Post weekly program updates - highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone dates
- Serve as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and all supporting teams
- Influence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to dates
- Facilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockers
Site Deployment Execution
- Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2-4