Workforce Manager

Computacenter

. Lead end-to-end workforce strategy and operational execution for a large-scale Rapid Data Center Deployment program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSaline • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in workforce strategy and operational execution for large-scale data center deployments, with a strong focus on resource planning, compliance, and labor relations. Capable of managing complex project schedules and stakeholder communications while ensuring effective workforce allocation and performance metrics.

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Workforce PlanningResource ManagementLabor RelationsData Center DeploymentProject Delivery

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Hard Skills

Workforce ComplianceResource Utilization TrackingScenario AnalysisDemand ModelingShift Scheduling

Soft Skills

Business AcumenInfluencing Without AuthorityStakeholder BriefingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Union ManagementField OperationsIT InfrastructureService DeliveryOperational Setup

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end workforce strategy and operational execution for a large-scale Rapid Data Center Deployment program
Serve as the single point of contact for account-level resource planning
Build demand models translating project timelines and deployment schedules into headcount, skill, and location requirements
Run scenario analyses for scope changes, site delays, and accelerated timelines, establishing workforce buffer strategies
Oversee workforce allocation, ensuring field teams, subcontractors, and technical specialists are vetted, badged, compliant, and deployed on schedule
Manage site-level shift schedules, travel logistics, and coverage rotations
Serve as the primary onsite communication owner for workforce updates, risks, constraints, schedule impacts, and resolution plans
Coordinate partner and resource onboarding readiness, including documentation, system access, operational setup, and deployment readiness
Establish workforce management governance and monitor staffing bottlenecks, credentialing delays, and labor risks
Liaise with union representatives, field leadership, and subcontractors on workforce issues and labor-related concerns
Develop corrective action plans and serve as the final escalation point for workforce issues
Define, track, and report workforce metrics including resource utilization, schedule variance, deployment readiness, and forecast accuracy
Conduct post-project workforce management retrospectives and refine future bidding and planning assumptions
Coordinate across operations, staffing partners, vendor management, and field leaders
Coordinate workforce-related invoice and accounts payable activities with Finance and Professional Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations, Human Resource Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in workforce planning, resource management, project delivery, service delivery, field operations, or data center infrastructure environments
Demonstrated experience managing large union or represented workforces, including direct experience partnering with union leadership and managing labor relations, workforce issues, and escalations
Experience supporting large-scale IT infrastructure, data center deployment, service center, or professional services delivery operations preferred
Demonstrated ability to model complex resource demand against volatile, fast-paced project schedules
Skilled in navigating matrixed organizations, managing partner relationships, and briefing executive stakeholders
Strong knowledge of workforce compliance, badging/site access protocols, and labor reporting frameworks
Professional self-starter with strong business acumen and ability to influence without direct authority
Legally eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation plans
Long-term career opportunities
Benefit plans contributing to good health, future financial security, and peace of mind