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CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and data center management. We operate the largest portfolio of mission-critical facilities in the world. Our teams keep the digital economy running around the clock without interruption.
We are seeking a Data Center Team Leader to lead one of our specialized technical operations. This critical role requires a professional with deep, hands-on data center experience. You must understand complex infrastructure like cooling systems, redundant power supplies, and strict uptime requirements.
In this role, your technical expertise will directly protect our clients' most valuable digital assets. You will lead skilled engineering teams and manage complex vendor networks. Your background in critical environments will ensure we maintain our industry-leading operational standards.
This is a dayshift position and requires on-site presence at the Data Center facility based in St. Francisville, LA.
Shift: 3-4 schedule. 3 days on, 3 days off, then 4 days on, 4 days off. Hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Ensure that work is complete, equipment is fully functional, and client space is in prime working condition.
Review monthly service request summaries to identify and address recurrent operational problems.
Formulate and implement a preventative maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials.
Assist team with complex repairs, emergencies, and preventive maintenance.
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
What You’ll Need:
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of Data Center experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to impact a range of customer, operation, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Capability to work within broad guidelines and policies.
Proficiency in coaching others and sharing in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
Skill in leading by example and modeling behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Ability to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and data center management. We operate the largest portfolio of mission-critical facilities in the world. Our teams keep the digital economy running around the clock without interruption.
We are seeking a Data Center Team Leader to lead one of our specialized technical operations. This critical role requires a professional with deep, hands-on data center experience. You must understand complex infrastructure like cooling systems, redundant power supplies, and strict uptime requirements.
In this role, your technical expertise will directly protect our clients' most valuable digital assets. You will lead skilled engineering teams and manage complex vendor networks. Your background in critical environments will ensure we maintain our industry-leading operational standards.
This is a dayshift position and requires on-site presence at the Data Center facility based in St. Francisville, LA.
Shift: 3-4 schedule. 3 days on, 3 days off, then 4 days on, 4 days off. Hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Ensure that work is complete, equipment is fully functional, and client space is in prime working condition.
Review monthly service request summaries to identify and address recurrent operational problems.
Formulate and implement a preventative maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs. Maintain an inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials.
Assist team with complex repairs, emergencies, and preventive maintenance.
Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Anticipate potential objections and persuade others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
What You’ll Need:
High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of Data Center experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to impact a range of customer, operation, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Capability to work within broad guidelines and policies.
Proficiency in coaching others and sharing in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
Skill in leading by example and modeling behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
Ability to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
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Who's Hiring
- CBRE18
- EOS IT Solutions2
- JLL1
- Marsh1
- Kentro1
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data team lead jobs.
- Three or more years managing or mentoring data engineers or analysts
- Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one cloud data warehouse such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
- Proficiency with data pipeline orchestration tools such as Airflow, dbt, or Prefect
- Experience translating business requirements into technical roadmaps for a data team
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and stakeholder reporting practices
Tips for Your Data Team Lead Job Search
Quantify your team impact on your resume
Data team lead roles demand evidence of leadership, not just technical output. Show how many engineers or analysts you managed, how you improved pipeline reliability, or how your team's work influenced a product or business decision.
Target your resume to the stack
Job postings for data team leads vary sharply between dbt-and-Snowflake shops and Spark-heavy data engineering orgs. Read each posting carefully and mirror the tooling language in your resume so it clears the screening stage.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a data project walkthrough story
Interviewers for lead roles almost always ask you to walk through a project end to end. Prepare one example that covers scope, the team you coordinated, the technical decisions you made, and the measurable outcome your stakeholders cared about.
Negotiate scope and headcount, not just pay
When you receive an offer, ask about team size plans, the state of the data infrastructure you'd inherit, and whether the role has budget authority. These details define your actual leverage on the job far more than the title does.
Follow up with a technical observation after interviews
After a panel interview, send a short follow-up that references a specific technical challenge raised in conversation and adds one concrete thought on how you'd approach it. It signals that you think like a lead between the interview rounds, not just during them.
Data Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data team leads?
The companies hiring the most data team leads right now include CBRE, EOS IT Solutions, and JLL, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise SaaS companies consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many data team lead jobs are remote?
About 67% of data team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from distributed data organizations. Analytics engineering and data platform lead roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied closely to embedded product teams or regulated industries more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a data team lead?
Start by building deep individual contributor experience in data engineering, analytics, or data science, then actively take on cross-functional projects where you coordinate with other teams. Demonstrate ownership by leading a migration, building a shared framework, or mentoring junior colleagues. When you apply for lead roles, frame that experience as evidence of your ability to set direction and unblock a team, not just execute tasks.
Can you get a data team lead role without prior management experience?
Yes, many companies will hire a first-time data team lead if you have strong technical depth and clear examples of informal leadership, such as mentoring teammates, owning a significant infrastructure project, or coordinating work across multiple stakeholders. Smaller companies and startups are especially likely to promote from within or hire externally based on demonstrated initiative rather than a formal management title.
What does the data team lead interview process look like?
Most interview processes for a data team lead role include an initial recruiter screen, a technical assessment covering SQL or system design, a project walkthrough with the hiring manager, and a cross-functional panel where you speak with engineering, product, or analytics stakeholders. Some companies also include a brief leadership scenario round where you're asked how you'd handle team conflicts, prioritization decisions, or underperforming contributors.
Where can I find and apply to data team lead jobs?
You can find and apply to data team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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