Manager, AI Factory Deployment, Data Center

NVIDIA

. Build and lead a deployment team of internal technicians and vendor labor .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $184,000 - $276,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center deployment, construction, and operations, with a strong focus on leading diverse teams and optimizing processes. Proficient in developing metrics and strategies for continuous improvement while effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

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Data Center DeploymentTeam LeadershipProject Scheduling ToolsPower and Network InfrastructureProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Data Center OperationsConstruction ManagementNetworkingMetrics DevelopmentRisk Mitigation StrategiesHigh-Density GPU Rack DeploymentQuantitative AnalysisAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTechnical Field Degree

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPersuasion SkillsNegotiation SkillsPositive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

NetBoxCMMSSNOWInventory Management

Industry Keywords

Deployment Team LeadershipVendor ManagementContinuous OptimizationStakeholder EngagementSite Restoration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a deployment team of internal technicians and vendor labor
Oversee receiving, staging, rack placement, and power and network connection at scale
Establish NVIDIA’s deployment approach for phased DSX builds
Anticipate and resolve labor, loading dock, storage, and scheduling constraints
Work with Data Center Operations, engineering, receiving, production owners, and vendor partners on deployment and hand-off through the pre-cluster stage
Develop staffing plans, metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to measure deployment throughput
Develop strategies for continuous optimization
Establish relationships with general contractors, vendors, and internal and external partners
Facilitate meetings and communications for executive and senior leadership alignment on deployment status, schedules, and dependencies
Identify, track, and prioritize schedule, labor, and supply risks and develop mitigation strategies
Establish repeatable processes and runbooks, including decommissioning and site restoration

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS, BA, or BEng degree in technical field (or equivalent experience); Master’s degree preferred
10+ overall years of relevant experience across data center deployment, construction, operations, hardware, and networking, including people management
4+ years leading distributed and diverse teams, including contractor and vendor labor
Positive, high-energy attitude
Tolerance for ambiguity, flexibility, and willingness to implement ideas from others
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs through shifting priorities and compressed schedules
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to share concise conclusions and provide supporting analysis as needed
Passionate, creative, and tech savvy approach to problem solving
Experience with data center power, air and liquid cooling, network, and cabling infrastructure; ideally deploying high-density GPU racks at scale
Experience with NetBox, CMMS, SNOW, Inventory Management, and project scheduling tools
Ability to work with stakeholders from SVP to field engineer to contractor
Self-starter mindset, growth orientation, continuous learning, and process improvement
Strong interpersonal, persuasion, and negotiation skills

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