Operations Manager - Data Center Excellence

DP World Contract Logistics delivers tailored, scalable and progressive solutions to customers in more than 100 global locations. The company has managed supply chain synergies for global automotive and technology premier brands for more than 60 years.

At DP World Contract Logistics , we’re redefining the future of supply chain solutions. Our Data Center Excellence team is at the heart of this transformation, ensuring seamless, scalable, and secure operations across our global contract logistics footprint. We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Operations Launch Manager to lead the successful deployment of new data center initiatives and drive operational excellence from day one.

This role is responsible for managing the launch and operational readiness of new data center logistics sites. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.

Locations: Kansas City MO, Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management (preferred).

5+ years of experience in hyperscale or large-scale tech environments operations, project management, or data center environments.

Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and operations.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

PMP, Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus

Lead a broad portfolio of site-specific and cross-site infrastructure projects—from expansion, retrofit, to commissioning—ensuring alignment with global timelines, cost, and performance targets.
Own project scoping, resource-loaded plans, charters, schedules, and budgets using planning tools.
Serve as primary liaison among engineering, construction, site operations, procurement, and vendor teams.
Structure regular governance updates and executive briefings to inform stakeholders and escalate roadblocks.
Drive design, installation, and commissioning across mission-critical systems: electrical, mechanical (HVAC, chillers), security, fire safety, controls, and liquid cooling.
Collaborate on power-and-cooling optimization, system commissioning, and startup readiness.
Standardize best practices across the data center estate for project execution, operational hand-offs, and continuous efficiency gains.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project timelines, milestone achievement, and schedule adherence; leverage familiarity with PUE and WUE metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate project-level risks (financial, schedule, quality, safety) to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Uphold operational safety and data center global standards, leveraging site inspections and compliance audits.
Oversee contract and vendor relationships ensuring performance and quality
Guide systems through testing, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness for power, cooling, controls, safety, and connectivity systems.
Other duties as assigned

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

Nearest Major Market: Kansas City
Job Segment: Operations Manager, Database, Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Data Center, Operations, Technology

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