Position Overview
Nscale is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead technical infrastructure delivery and readiness across its colocation-based data center facilities. This individual is accountable for ensuring every site is ready to receive, deploy, and operate GPU compute at scale: rack integration, power-up, network and fiber readiness, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
The ideal candidate has lived in hyperscale or high-density data center environments, has led technical teams and vendors across multiple sites, and can translate Nscale's deployment requirements into consistent execution standards across every site.
Key Responsibilities
Own technical infrastructure readiness across all active CoLo sites on behalf of Nscale, through handoff to the AI Infrastructure team for GPU deployment
Participate in design reviews and own communication of design changes to colocation providers, so changes are resolved before they create schedule impact
Define and enforce Nscale's GPU deployment readiness standards: rack integration, initial power-up, structured cabling, fiber and network readiness, and data hall cleanliness
Own site readiness milestones within the master program schedule so the AI Infrastructure team can deploy GPUs on schedule
Review and approve significant change orders, claims, and contract modifications prior to Nscale sign-off, including impacts to deployment scope, power, cooling, or network readiness
Lead technical teams and third-party vendors across sites: allocate resources and staffing to program priorities, set daily priorities, track completion, and hold vendors to quality and schedule commitments
Oversee IT and operational commissioning, turnover, and closeout so every site transitions into operations with complete documentation and audit readiness
Serve as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and safety issues that exceed site-level authority
Build and maintain program-level reporting on rack completion, readiness, vendor defects, and SLA performance
Manage relationships with Nscale leadership, investors, and executive stakeholders; deliver periodic program-level updates and briefings on deployment readiness
Identify and mitigate program-level risks, including schedule slippage, cost overruns, supply chain disruptions, and resource conflicts
Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and quality requirements across all deployment scopes and vendors
Mentor and develop direct reports; establish consistent reporting, documentation, and quality standards across sites
Qualifications
Required
10+ years in technical infrastructure, including 5+ years in data center or mission-critical environments covering readiness, deployment, commissioning, or operations
3+ years leading technical teams and third-party vendors, including multi-project environments
Hands-on experience delivering high-density compute deployments: rack integration, initial power-up, structured cabling, and network and fiber readiness
Proven experience with commissioning, turnover, and operational handoff of data center infrastructure
Working knowledge of schedule, cost, and scope tracking on infrastructure projects, including procurement and supplier commitments
Ability to read infrastructure design documents, including rack elevations, power and cooling distribution, and network topology drawings
Valid driver's license; ability to travel between multiple project sites as required
Preferred
OSHA 30 certification
Procore and Bluebeam Revu proficiency
Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III/IV data center environments
Experience with liquid-cooled or high-density GPU environments
Ability to read full MEP construction drawing sets
Familiarity with DCIM systems and critical power and cooling infrastructure at a portfolio level
Experience with program-level reporting and analytics tools
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management, or a related…