Manager, Network Design and Implementation

THE POSITION:

STACK is seeking a Network Design and Implementation Manager to lead a critical initiative supporting the development of our new data center facilities in southern New Mexico. This role will oversee all aspects of the Network design, implementation, and commissioning, while ensuring alignment with STACK's fleet-wide standards for quality.

The Manager, Network Design and Implementation will work closely with members of the design, construction, IT and operations teams to deliver a state-of-the-art facility that meets STACK's operational, reliability, and efficiency standards. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact project from preconstruction through delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage project schedules, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate telecommunications and trade systems, ensuring compliance with STACK and tenant standards across the entire campus.
• Trade Coordination and Management: Act as the primary liaison for telecommunications and DAS/ ERRCS scopes, leading coordination meetings, managing GC and subcontractor relationships, and resolving conflicts to maintain project integrity.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Oversight: Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of fiber optics, cabling, and network infrastructure, ensuring high-availability and scalability requirements are met. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for network implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Control: Conduct site inspections and review documentation to ensure all work adheres to design specifications, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Follow-Up and Issue Resolution: Track deliverables and resolve issues to ensure timely project completion and client satisfaction.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders, aligning deliverables with needs and maintaining communication with vendors, GC, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Material Management: Monitor material lead times and procurement status
• Risk Management and Contingency Planning: Identify risks and implement contingency plans to address challenges like supply chain delays, ensuring project success.
• Project Closeout and Handover: Ensure systems are tested, commissioned, and documented
• KEY TASKS:
• OAC/ Design/ Trade Meeting Attendance
• Technology Coordination Call Attendance
• Technology Construction Schedule Oversight
• Team Status Updates
• Vendor and Contractor Management
• Technology Related Spend Budget Oversight
• IT Deployment Tasks:
• IP/ MAC Schedule/Port Tracker Oversight
• Travel will be determined based on proximity to project site. Up to 75%

THE DETAILS:

• Location: Las Cruces, NM
• Travel:
• Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of project management experience in network design and implementation with proven ability to lead large-scale, complex projects through all phases of delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of network, security, A/V, DAS/ERRCS, BMS/EPMS
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience in developing and maintaining enterprise-level specifications across multiple projects or sites.
• Experience handling multiple large-scale projects with overlapping requirements and deliverables simultaneously
• MS Word and MS PowerPoint

Compensation Range:
$133,000.00 - $154,000.00

THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:

• You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
• You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law

Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of STACK Infrastructure, Inc.