🚀 Operations Manager - Data Center Excellence

Overview

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. We’re redefining the future of supply chain solutions, and our Data Center Excellence team leads the deployment of new data center initiatives and aims to drive operational excellence from day one.

Location : Kansas City, MO; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional launch initiatives for new data center sites, expansions, and major operational upgrades.
• Manage end-to-end project plans for new data center launches.
• Develop, execute and manage launch plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, safety, IT, and operations teams to ensure readiness.
• Establish and implement best practices for operational handoff, site readiness, and performance metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing post-launch performance and integrating lessons learned into future launches.
• Manage stakeholder communication, reporting, and alignment across global teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards throughout the launch lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in hyperscaler 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

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, we are transforming and integrating our businesses to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions. We invest in innovation and push the sector towards better ways to trade while minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We Make Trade Flow