Senior Technical Project Manager, Datacenter
NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Technical Project Manager, Datacenter in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $168k-$259k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Do you want to join a team of highly motivated and experienced project managers who drive the successful introduction of NVIDIA's next generation GPU/CPU based products? We work closely with internal leaders to ensure the Data Center Engineering & Operation (DCEO) team collaborate with SME to deliver datacenter capacity to provide the environment for NVIDIA product team to achieve Time-To-Market. As part of the team, your knowledge of datacenter construction and project management will enable you to swiftly make the course adjustments needed to keep these complex projects on track!
What You'll Be Doing:
As the Senior Technical Project Manager, Datacenter, you will lead datacenter and superlab bring‑up programs, ensuring all MEP systems plus base network, security, and facility monitoring services are installed, tested, commissioned, and production‑ready.
- Lead all aspects of program governance and multi‑project execution, driving alignment across global teams and time zones.
- Gather SME inputs, including ROM estimates and final BOMs, to support design, budgeting, and procurement.
- Direct cabinet installation, rPDU deployment, structured cabling, and rack‑ready infrastructure.
- Coordinate WAN circuit design, ordering, vendor engagement, installation, and activation.
- Facilitate architecture‑level technical discussions to align design intent, resource planning, and deployment strategy.
- Ensure Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) are completed with full documentation and SME sign‑off.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying workflow, process, and communication enhancements across distributed teams.
What We Need to See:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Industrial engineering or similar or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of technical project management experience in datacenter build-out and bring-up environment
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and datacenter commissioning workflows.
- Experience with low‑voltage buildout, including cabinets, rPDUs, structured cabling, and network room readiness.
- Ability to coordinate ROM/BOM development and support procurement of long‑lead materials.
- Hands‑on experience managing WAN design, ordering, installation, and turn‑up.
- Proven leadership across diverse, distributed, and global cross‑functional teams.
- Ability to manage programs across multiple time zones and international regions.
- Strong project management skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk tracking, and contractor oversight.
- Excellent communication skills for executive‑level reporting and cross‑team alignment.
Way to Stand Out from the Crowd:
- Experience delivering hyperscale or liquid‑cooled datacenter build‑outs.
- Background implementing automation workflows or process improvements that improve build or commissioning efficiency.
- Deep knowledge of WAN architecture, cross‑connects, diverse path planning, and circuit acceptance testing.
- Certifications such as PMP, CxA, BICSI RCDD, CDCP/CDCS, LEED AP, or PE
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 12, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.How we rate this
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