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Data Center Project Manager

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $68.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Mississippi, Meridian
Apr 15, 2026
Data Center Project Manager Location: Meridian, MS Industry: Data Center / Mission Critical Infrastructure About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver mission-critical data center construction and infrastructure projects in Meridian, MS. This role will lead end-to-end project delivery for new builds, expansions, upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning efforts. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, excels at cross-functional coordination, and can manage complex, multi-vendor projects from concept through closeout. Key Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end delivery of data center projects, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and risk mitigation. * Develop and manage detailed project schedules covering design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and decommissioning activities. * Create and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and overall financial planning and reporting. * Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and cross-functional teams, including facilities, infrastructure, network teams, and external vendors. * Coordinate and oversee multiple vendors and contractors to ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget. * Ensure safety, compliance, security, and regulatory standards are maintained throughout all phases of project delivery. * Support capacity planning initiatives and contribute to long-term data center strategy and roadmap efforts. * Track risks, issues, change requests, and dependencies; proactively resolve conflicts and roadblocks. * Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and dashboards to support leadership visibility. * Travel to other facilities or project sites as needed to support business and project requirements. Required Skills & Experience * 5+ years of project management experience in data center, construction, or infrastructure environments. * Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, racks, structured cabling, and networking. * Proven experience managing complex, multi-vendor, cross-functional projects. * Prior experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) implementations is preferred. * Working knowledge of project and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and Visio. * Ability to align project tasks and technical solutions with business requirements. * Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and time management skills. * Ability to work efficiently, independently, and proactively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to multi-task effectively while managing competing priorities and deadlines. Work Environment & Travel * Primarily onsite in Meridian, MS, with flexibility to support hybrid work where appropriate based on project needs. * Travel required to other data center locations or project sites as needed. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridian, MS. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $68.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Meridian,MS. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.