Data Center Operations Implementation Manager

Job description

Role Overview We are seeking a Data Center Operations Implementation Manager to own the end-to-end Day 0 to Day 2 transition of Nscale's data centres — spanning construction, fit-out, and live, steady-state local operations — across an assigned region and set of sites. Rather than owning construction execution itself, you'll be the connective tissue between Construction, Network Engineering, Compute/Infrastructure Deployment, and local Operations teams — driving a structured, well-documented transition so every site goes live on schedule and ready to support production workloads. This is an individual-contributor role built on strong stakeholder management, cross-functional influence, and travel to sites during critical transition windows. What You'll Do Day 0 to Day 2 Transition Leadership Own the end-to-end Day 0 to Day 2 transition process for each data centre site within your assigned region — spanning construction, fit-out, and steady-state operations. Define and maintain a standardized transition framework and readiness checklist applied consistently across your assigned sites. Track and drive closure of cross-team action items, dependencies, and blockers standing between construction handover and operational go-live. Identify and escalate risks to go-live timelines, and drive resolution across the relevant stakeholder groups. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination Track progress and status across Construction, Network Engineering, Compute/Infrastructure Deployment, Facility Engineering, SDM, and local site Operations teams throughout the transition window. Partner with Construction teams to track handover status, outstanding items, and site readiness milestones. Track Network Engineering's buildout, testing, and cutover activities required for a site to go live. Track hardware intake, rack-and-stack, and deployment scheduling with Compute/Infrastructure Deployment teams to stay aligned with the transition timeline. Coordinate with Facility Engineering on site systems and infrastructure readiness ahead of transition. Engage with the Service Delivery Management (SDM) team to ensure alignment with customer needs, SLAs, security, and facility performance. Take part in regular cross-functional syncs and stakeholder reviews to stay current on transition status. Contribute to a shared sense of ownership and accountability across stakeholder teams, even…