Apex Systems · 9 hours ago
Data Center Operations & Service Delivery Project Manager
Northlake, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an experienced Data Center Operations / Service Delivery Project Manager to support critical infrastructure projects at a Chicago Data Center in Northlake. This role involves leading data center projects, ensuring operational readiness, and acting as a liaison between various teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead small-to-medium data center projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met
Coordinate and manage CE audits and compliance verifications, ensuring readiness and adherence to standards
Identify operational risks and vulnerabilities; recommend improved equipment designs, technologies, and construction methods
Partner with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and remediate operational gaps across projects
Develop detailed project plans and integrate technical activities to meet strategic goals
Prepare and present proposals, reports, and findings to leadership clearly and effectively
Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of contracts and cost estimates
Serve as the primary operations liaison during design and construction, ensuring operational requirements are understood and met
Provide end‑to‑end operational oversight for new data center builds, from design reviews through turnover
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) impacting operations with accuracy and urgency to minimize risk and delays
Implement QA/QC processes to resolve post‑IST and turnover issues and ensure operational excellence
Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to manage changes, lessons learned, and alignment to approved Plans of Record (POR)
Manage turnover deliverables and oversee post‑turnover activities, including warranty claims, defect resolution, and Technical Support Bulletin (TSB) tracking
Participate in Operational Advisory Committees (OACs), Go/No‑Go decisions, and design review calls as an operations representative
Conduct L2, L3, L4, Post‑IST, and turnover walkthroughs to validate operational readiness and compliance
Collaborate with SMEs and logistics teams to manage spare parts inventory and procurement
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
5+ years of hands-on experience in technical fields (e.g., automotive, electrical, controls, data center)
OR 5+ years of industry experience combined with college coursework
5+ years of experience with: Critical Environment infrastructure (UPS, generators, AHUs), or Physical IT infrastructure (servers, SANs, networking, structured cabling, racks/enclosures)
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include 12-hour days, rotating shifts, and 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweeks
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Preferred
OSHA or OSHA-approved NFPA 70E certification
Technical college degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Industry certifications such as: ASICS / Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft certifications, Network certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants
Certified Career Coach
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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