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Project Director - Data Center

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$175K - $220K/yr

Project Director - Data Center Construction Verrus are partnered with a leading contractor, seeking a Project Director to help deliver Data Center Construction Projects throughout the U.S. Remote ...

AWS Infrastructure Operations is seeking an experienced Director to lead Regional Data Center Operations across Texas. Based in the Texas area, this role will oversee critical infrastructure that ...

Job Summary and Responsibilities The Program Director - Data Center Services is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects and programs within critical ...

AWS Infrastructure Operations is seeking an experienced Director to lead Regional Data Center Operations across Texas. Based in the Texas area, this role will oversee critical infrastructure that ...

AWS Infrastructure Operations is seeking an experienced Director to lead Regional Data Center Operations across Texas. Based in the Texas area, this role will oversee critical infrastructure that ...

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How much do director data center jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director data center in the United States is $154,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $189,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Data Center position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Data Center, you need a strong background in data center operations, infrastructure management, and a degree in information technology or a similar field. Familiarity with data center management tools, monitoring systems, disaster recovery solutions, and certifications such as CDCP, CDCS, or ITIL are highly valuable. Leadership, strategic decision-making, and effective communication skills set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability of data center services, as well as successful management of cross-functional teams in a high-stakes environment.

What does a Director of Data Center do?

A Director of Data Center oversees the operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of data center facilities. They ensure uptime, efficiency, security, and scalability while managing budgets, staff, and vendor relationships. Their role involves optimizing infrastructure, implementing best practices, and aligning data center operations with business goals. Additionally, they handle disaster recovery planning, compliance, and emerging technology adoption to support organizational growth.

What are the typical challenges faced by a Director Data Center, and how are they managed?

A Director Data Center frequently faces challenges such as ensuring continuous uptime, managing rapid scaling demands, coordinating disaster recovery initiatives, and maintaining strict security and compliance standards. Managing these challenges involves close collaboration with IT, facilities, and security teams, as well as proactive planning and investment in infrastructure and staff training. Directors often lead efforts to standardize processes and implement automation to boost operational efficiency and reduce risk. Staying informed about evolving technologies and industry best practices is also crucial. Addressing these challenges effectively safeguards critical business operations and builds organizational resilience.

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Infographic showing various Director Data Center job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $154,873 per year, or $74.5 per hour.

Director - Data Center Delivery

Inflexionpoint

Neptune City, NJ • On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Description:

Position Summary

See Your Future in Our Future. As an independent systems integrator, InflexionPoint, LLC specializes in process control, manufacturing intelligence, cyber security, and industrial networking. InflexionPoint provides services and solutions from initial requirements definition and system design through the implementation and commissioning of plant-wide systems. The cornerstone of our commitment to building long-term relationships with our customers is making every interaction an outstanding experience. At each step we strive to create lasting relationships built on quality, service, and responsiveness.


InflexionPoint is currently looking for a Director – Data Center Delivery. The Director – Data Center Delivery is responsible for building and leading InflexionPoint's Data Center delivery organization while ensuring the successful execution of complex mission-critical automation and controls projects.


This leader will own the delivery portfolio for the Data Center business, including project execution, financial performance, customer satisfaction, project management excellence, resource planning, and operational scalability.


Working closely with the Technical Manager – Data Centers, Sales, and Executive Leadership, this individual will help establish InflexionPoint as a trusted delivery partner for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers.


While responsible for helping grow the business, the primary mission of this role is to build a world-class delivery organization capable of consistently executing large, complex programs safely, predictably, and profitably.


Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership

  • Lead the successful execution of the Data Center project portfolio.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
  • Establish delivery governance, reporting cadence, and executive reviews.
  • Drive consistency across project execution, forecasting, risk management, and customer communications.
  • Lead recovery plans for projects requiring executive intervention.

Program and Portfolio Management

  • Manage a portfolio of complex mission-critical projects.
  • Balance priorities across multiple customers, sites, and project teams.
  • Develop portfolio-level reporting, forecasting, and performance metrics.
  • Ensure effective resource allocation across concurrent programs.
  • Partner with PMO leadership to continuously improve project delivery practices.

Project Management Leadership

  • Recruit, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Program Managers.
  • Establish best practices for project planning, scheduling, forecasting, earned value management, change management, and project controls.
  • Develop repeatable delivery methodologies and lessons-learned processes.
  • Foster accountability and continuous improvement across the delivery organization.

Financial Performance

Own the financial performance of the Data Center delivery portfolio, including:

  • Revenue delivery
  • Gross margin
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Project profitability
  • Change order management
  • Resource utilization
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Partner with Executive Leadership on annual planning, forecasting, and operational reviews.

Customer Leadership

Serve as the executive delivery leader for strategic customers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Executive project reviews
  • Customer escalations
  • Schedule recovery discussions
  • Risk communication
  • Change negotiations
  • Building long-term customer confidence
  • Partner with Sales during pursuits by demonstrating InflexionPoint's delivery capabilities and execution methodology.

Team Development

Build and lead a scalable delivery organization including:

  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Delivery Coordinators
  • Construction Managers (future)
  • Commissioning Managers (future)
  • Create career paths, mentoring programs, and leadership development opportunities.

Practice Growth

Support the continued growth of the Data Center business by:

  • Helping shape delivery strategy
  • Participating in major pursuits
  • Identifying opportunities for operational improvement
  • Developing delivery standards that differentiate InflexionPoint in the market
  • Partnering with the Technical Manager to establish repeatable execution models
Requirements:

Education, Certifications and Experience

  • 15+ years leading large industrial, mission-critical, or infrastructure projects.
  • Hyperscale or colocation data center experience.
  • Industrial automation or controls systems experience.
  • Proven experience managing complex project portfolios exceeding $25M.
  • Demonstrated success leading Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong program management and portfolio management experience.
  • Experience managing customer relationships at the executive level.
  • Experience coordinating with EPC firms, construction managers, and commissioning teams.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PLC/SCADA project delivery experience.
  • Commissioning and startup experience.
  • Familiarity with Ignition or similar SCADA platforms.
  • Exposure to DDC/BAS systems.

Working Environment?

Duties are performed in an office environment and at customer project sites, including data center, mission-critical, and active construction environments. This role requires regular coordination with clients, project managers, engineers, contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and field teams. Travel is a significant part of the role and may be required up to 50%, including longer durations on site during peak project phases such as coordination, startup, commissioning, and turnover. Site work may require access to data halls, mechanical/electrical rooms, equipment yards, control rooms, and active construction areas where personal protective equipment may be required.

Physical Demands?

Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged hours consistent with the average workday; to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to computer, printer, etc. Must be able to perform frequent site walk throughs, climb stairs and/or ladders, occasionally access/inspect interior of equipment; must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; must be able to move, transport, position, place, install, remove and/or replace various types of equipment; must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. unassisted.??

EEO?

InflexionPoint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.


InflexionPoint is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our success. The Company provides a supportive and engaging work environment that demonstrates that we value our employees. Our employees receive competitive salary, performance-based advancement, paid time off (PTO), health benefits and 401(k) with employer match, as well as other great incentives. Qualified applicants may submit their resume for consideration.