Senior Design Manager, Data Centers

Iron Mountain

. Define the design delivery strategy and lead major facility, campus phase, or complex regional programs from concept development through construction, commissioning, and handover .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $123,500 - $164,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex data center projects, with a strong focus on multidisciplinary critical-facility systems, compliance, and sustainability. Proven ability to mentor teams and manage technical, commercial, and program risks effectively.

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Complex Data Center Project ManagementMultidisciplinary Critical-Facility SystemsMentoring Cross-Functional TeamsRisk Management and Value EngineeringCommercial Awareness in Technical Trade-Offs

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Hard Skills

Design Delivery StrategyConstruction OversightTechnical Decision AlignmentConsultant GovernanceCodes and Standards CompliancePermitting ProcessesValue Engineering TechniquesRisk ResolutionProgram ManagementSustainability Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluenceCollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical FacilitiesData Center OperationsArchitectural SystemsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsSecurity SystemsConstruction ManagementProgram ResilienceStakeholder CoordinationU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the design delivery strategy and lead major facility, campus phase, or complex regional programs from concept development through construction, commissioning, and handover
Coordinate external consultants, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and internal stakeholders across architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and security systems
Oversee design reporting, risk management, and value engineering
Lead resolution of technical, commercial, and program risks
Serve as the principal design partner across Construction, Operations, Security, and Sustainability divisions
Mentor Design Managers to elevate regional practices
Ensure technical decisions align with safety, customer, commercial, program, resilience, and sustainability goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 10+ years of experience with substantial accountability for complex data center or mission-critical capital projects
Deep multidisciplinary understanding of critical-facility systems, consultant governance, codes/standards, permitting, and global vs. local compliance
Strong commercial awareness to balance technical trade-offs against costs
Proven capability to mentor and lead cross-functional teams through influence
Four-year college degree in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and total rewards packages aligned with your experience level
Generous paid time off
Holiday schedules
Flexible work options
Comprehensive health plans
Wellness plans
Retirement plans
Opportunities for continuous learning
Technical leadership opportunities
Career growth within Iron Mountain