Staff Data Center Implementation Manager

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. Travel: 50% , Travel required to various data center sites. What You’ll Do As a Data Center Implementation Manager, you will lead the end-to-end execution of multiple concurrent data center infrastructure projects, spanning Greenfield builds, colocation white space fit-outs, equipment upgrades, and lifecycle replacements. You’ll serve as the single point of contact for all construction activities on your assigned projects, coordinating closely with data center providers, MEP contractors, and internal stakeholders. Your role includes overseeing construction schedules and budgets, managing OFCI equipment procurement and installation, conducting design reviews, and driving alignment across cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, low voltage, and network engineering. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, integrating emerging technologies and design innovations into our infrastructure strategy.

Project Leadership & Oversight: Manage the build out of multiple data center projects concurrently, from detailed design to physical build out, including Greenfield construction projects, colocation white space fitouts, equipment upgrades, and end-of-life replacements. Oversee the work of MEP Contractors and Equipment Suppliers during the build out process. Internal Coordination with SMEs: Coordinate with internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across various disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and low voltage, to ensure project requirements, technical specifications, and solutions are properly aligned. Budget & Schedule Coordination: Work with our Data Center Providers and Contractors to prepare, review, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and forecasts for design and construction expenditures. OFCI Equipment Management: Review and evaluate OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) equipment submittals, providing recommendations to the Construction Management team and Procurement teams. Design Reviews: Participate in page-turn meetings with consultants, providing feedback on designs, Sequence of Operations, Basis of Design documents, and commissioning plans. Vendor Management: Assist with RFPs for OFCI Equipment and Data Center Whitespace Fit Outs, evaluation of proposals, selection of vendors, and oversight on alignment with project budgets and schedules. Project Reporting: Prepare and deliver detailed project reports to both executive leadership and project teams, track project budgets, schedules, scope objectives, and progress. Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates to internal and external stakeholders, both informally and formally. Design Coordination & Site Visits: Conduct site visits during construction to review design implementation, assess construction progress, and ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and project requirements. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Network Engineering, Data Center Operations, HPC, Supply Chain and Technical Project Management to ensure alignment with business objectives and project deliverables. Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external contractors or vendors, ensuring clear and effective communication. Transformation & Design Improvements: Contribute to internal design team meetings, proposing and exploring new technologies or design concepts to enhance project outcomes. Stay up to date with industry trends and integrate innovative solutions into project designs. Ideal Candidate Profile Proven experience managing data center