New

Project Manager

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Nov 19, 2025
Job Title: Manager, Data Center Operations Location: Newtown Square, PA Travel Requirement: Approximately 30% Overview: A global systems integrator is seeking a seasoned Data Center Operations Manager to support one of its key clients. This role is based in Newtown Square, PA, and involves travel to various data centers across North America. Position Summary: The Manager of Data Center Operations will oversee daily operations across multiple data center sites, ensuring optimal performance, uptime, and service delivery. This role involves managing in-rack activities (IMAC-D, break-fix, logistics), coordinating with vendors, and leading a multidisciplinary team to maintain business-critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage a team responsible for data center operations across multiple locations. * Oversee all in-rack activities including installations, maintenance, and logistics. * Maintain vendor relationships and ensure service delivery aligns with business needs. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. * Research and evaluate new technologies, systems, and materials. * Advise senior leadership on operational strategies and alignment with company goals. * Ensure quality assurance and compliance with operational standards. * Collaborate with external suppliers to support cost-effective and reliable data center operations. * Provide guidance on troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective actions (CA). Required Skills & Attributes: * Expertise in field service dispatch and data center engineering. * Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure and topologies. * Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments. * Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal. * Strong organizational and time management abilities. * Ability to work collaboratively in both virtual and in-person settings. * Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. * Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred. * 5-8 years of experience in data center operations or field technician roles. * Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in critical environments. Technical Skills: * Data center operations * Rack and stack * Cabling * Project management Travel Details: Initial travel includes visits to Santa Clara, CA in January 2026, followed by monthly visits to other data centers until all 11 are covered. Ongoing travel will be on an exception basis, approximately once per quarter. Locations include: * Driveable: Washington DC (3 DCs), Toronto (2 DCs), Newtown Square (1 DC) * Flights: Colorado Springs (largest facility), Santa Clara, Chandler * Sao Paolo: (unlikely travel required) Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Philadelphia,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.