Senior Level Data Manager Jobs
Senior level data manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of data strategy, governance frameworks, and the cross-functional teams and projects that turn raw data into reliable business decisions. Roles cover 36% remote and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Amazon, Capital One, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing data center/mission-critical construction projects, with a proven track record overseeing cost, schedule, procurement, risk, quality, safety, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination on fast-track projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end project delivery including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, IST, and closeout.
- Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 and/or MS Project schedules, including critical path, float, milestones, equipment release, FAT, SAT, energization, MOPs, and IST.
- Manage long-lead procurement for switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, and other critical equipment.
- Coordinate vendors, OEMs, design teams, commissioning providers, subcontractors, and client operations.
- Manage RFIs, change orders, document control, cost forecasting, and earned value.
- Coordinate commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure project requirements for N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 redundancy are achieved.
- Develop and coordinate MOP, SOP, and EOP activities with field leadership and client operations.
- Lead QA/QC and testing activities while ensuring alignment with project design requirements.
- Maintain project cost, schedule, risk, safety, quality, commissioning, and readiness dashboards.
- Lead risk registers and mitigation plans related to procurement, permitting, energization, construction, and commissioning.
- Support EHS programs and safe execution on live or energized mission-critical sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of construction project management experience.
- 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical power, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience with L1–L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and cost management tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Uptime Institute Tier concepts and TIA-942.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines.
- Experience with phased turnover and live data center upgrades.
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hyperscale, enterprise, cloud, or colocation data center projects.
INTRODUCTION
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing data center/mission-critical construction projects, with a proven track record overseeing cost, schedule, procurement, risk, quality, safety, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination on fast-track projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end project delivery including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, IST, and closeout.
- Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 and/or MS Project schedules, including critical path, float, milestones, equipment release, FAT, SAT, energization, MOPs, and IST.
- Manage long-lead procurement for switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, and other critical equipment.
- Coordinate vendors, OEMs, design teams, commissioning providers, subcontractors, and client operations.
- Manage RFIs, change orders, document control, cost forecasting, and earned value.
- Coordinate commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure project requirements for N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 redundancy are achieved.
- Develop and coordinate MOP, SOP, and EOP activities with field leadership and client operations.
- Lead QA/QC and testing activities while ensuring alignment with project design requirements.
- Maintain project cost, schedule, risk, safety, quality, commissioning, and readiness dashboards.
- Lead risk registers and mitigation plans related to procurement, permitting, energization, construction, and commissioning.
- Support EHS programs and safe execution on live or energized mission-critical sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of construction project management experience.
- 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical power, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience with L1–L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and cost management tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Uptime Institute Tier concepts and TIA-942.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines.
- Experience with phased turnover and live data center upgrades.
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hyperscale, enterprise, cloud, or colocation data center projects.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon12
- Capital One12
- Oracle10
- Meta8
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software91
- Consulting & Professional Services39
- Construction & Real Estate21
- Retail18
- Banking & Financial Services16
Senior Level Data Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level data manager job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have owned data programs end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrate a history of building or overhauling governance frameworks, leading teams through complex migrations or platform transitions, and translating data quality issues into business outcomes. Strong candidates also show they can influence stakeholders outside the data function and mentor junior analysts or engineers effectively.
Which companies hire senior level data managers?
Companies hiring senior level data managers right now include Amazon, Capital One, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises and growth-stage companies where data infrastructure is central to operations and strategic decision-making.
Are there remote senior level data manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 36% of senior level data manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many organizations treat senior data leadership as location-flexible. On-site roles do exist, typically in industries with stricter data security or compliance requirements.
What makes a data manager role senior level?
Senior level data manager roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Responsibilities typically include setting data governance strategy, owning data quality and architecture decisions across the organization, leading teams or cross-functional initiatives, and advising executive stakeholders. Mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements that have measurable organizational impact are also expected at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level data managers?
Senior level data manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to generate high volumes of complex, regulated, or mission-critical data that requires experienced leadership to govern, integrate, and put to productive use.