Senior Manager, Data Center Engineering

$149,000 - $247,000/Yr

LinkedIn - Mountain View, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Mountain View, CA

About the position

The Senior Manager of Data Center Design and Construction at LinkedIn will lead a team of engineers in the design, construction, and fit-out of world-class data centers. This role encompasses managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center design, construction, and operations, with a strong focus on project management and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and construction of data center projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and customer service, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues promptly to keep projects on track.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the team.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Lead innovative design techniques to enhance data center efficiency and performance.
• Manage and coordinate the efforts of electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure the successful integration of all systems.
• Oversee the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and best practices in data center design and operations.
• Create, refine, and maintain a comprehensive turnover checklist for the operations team for data center suite handovers.
• Take part in data center strategy planning, cost analysis, and provider business reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data center design, construction, and operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical project management, program management, mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• 12+ years in direct data center construction experience at a data center provider or constructor.
• Experience in management, engineering, or operations of hyper-scale datacenter critical environments.
• Proficient in AutoCad and/or Revit as well as implementation or maintenance of DCIM applications.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical projects and communicate effectively to drive standards and consensus across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale data center projects.
• Strong project management skills, with PMP or similar certification preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and connectivity systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Generous health and wellness programs
• Time away for employees of all levels
• Annual performance bonus
• Stock options
• Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans