Technical Project Manager - Data Center Development

ByteDance ByteDance · Big Tech · San Jose, CA · Infrastructure

This role is for a Technical Project Manager responsible for the end-to-end delivery of data centers and network infrastructure in the AMS region. It involves managing construction, MEP installation, commissioning, network provisioning, and server deployment, with a focus on carbon-neutrality and supporting business growth. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership and experience in mission-critical construction delivery.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead End-to-End project delivery of data centers, covering greenfield development, design, construction, MEP installation, commissioning, white space fit-out, fiber/cabling works, network provisioning, server deployment, and operational handover.
  2. Own End-to-End delivery across scope / schedule / quality / risk, including change control and decision logging.
  3. Manage and validate overall project schedules from data center providers, ensuring alignment with internal milestones and delivery targets.
  4. Own delivery of Electrical and Telecom fit-out within data halls, including busway, RPPs, containment, and structured cabling infrastructure.
  5. Drive cross-functional coordination across Design, Construction, Network, Security, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Skills

Required

  • 3+ years of experience in technical program/project management or mission-critical construction delivery (data centers, labs, semiconductor, hospitals, etc.).
  • Demonstrated experience managing scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and risk, including executive reporting.
  • Working knowledge of data center infrastructure: Construction, commissioning, white space fit-out, and network/fiber dependencies.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership: ability to align Design/Construction/Ops/Network/Security stakeholders and unblock execution.

Nice to have

  • Experience in data hall fit-out delivery is a plus, including white space design / build, commissioning, telecom / fiber cabling, network provisioning support, security systems construction, server deployment, and final data hall handover.
  • Proficiency with project scheduling and program management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SharePoint/other collaboration tools) is a plus.
  • Understanding of data center construction and fit-out sequencing, critical path planning, and interdependencies across MEP, commissioning, and network readiness is a plus.
  • Strong ability to collaborate across Construction, Operations, Fiber, Network, and Security teams during construction, handover, and power-on/go-live phases.