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Senior level design center manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of design strategy, cross-functional execution, and the teams and processes that deliver results at scale. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions available, and employers like Meta, Eaton, and Olsson hiring at this level now.
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Reporting to the Global VP of Design & Engineering, – Data Centers, this role leads lifecycle engineering for the North America Data Center business and serves as the primary connection between the region and Eaton’s global engineering organization.
You will partner with sales, account, engineering, and segment leaders to develop and deliver integrated solutions for hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and other strategic data center customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data center design engineering across the full customer lifecycle, from customer requirements and solution development through tender, design, and execution
- Partner with Account Executives and technical teams on major hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and strategic customer programs.
- Develop integrated electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, modular, and digital solutions for data center customers.
- Connect North America with Eaton's global engineering teams and Centers of Excellence to bring the right expertise and resources to customer programs.
- Adapt proven global solutions to North American customer requirements, codes, manufacturing capabilities, and execution practices.
- Create more repeatable and standardized solutions, including reference designs, eHouses, skids, power trains, and other modular infrastructure.
- Provide senior technical leadership on major tenders, design reviews, technical risks, execution challenges, and value engineering.
- Drive greater use of BIM and digital engineering tools to improve design coordination, reuse, speed, and execution.
- Build regional engineering capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and access to global technical specialists.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of engineering experience, including significant data center or other mission-critical infrastructure experience.
- Strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure.
- Experience working with major customers on complex engineering programs from early design through execution.
- Experience working across global and matrixed organizations and influencing teams without direct authority.
- Experience developing standardized, modular, or repeatable engineering solutions.
Key Technical Experience
Strong knowledge of:
- MV/LV electrical distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generation, and controls
- Data center cooling/HVAC, liquid cooling, and high-density infrastructure
- Modular infrastructure, eHouses, skids, and integrated power trains
- Resilience, redundancy, technical risk, design assurance, and FAT
- North American NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements
- BIM/digital engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Autodesk Construction Cloud
The expected annual salary range for this role is $165,000- $242,000 year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 12/01/2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Reporting to the Global VP of Design & Engineering, – Data Centers, this role leads lifecycle engineering for the North America Data Center business and serves as the primary connection between the region and Eaton’s global engineering organization.
You will partner with sales, account, engineering, and segment leaders to develop and deliver integrated solutions for hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and other strategic data center customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data center design engineering across the full customer lifecycle, from customer requirements and solution development through tender, design, and execution
- Partner with Account Executives and technical teams on major hyperscale, neocloud, colocation, and strategic customer programs.
- Develop integrated electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, modular, and digital solutions for data center customers.
- Connect North America with Eaton's global engineering teams and Centers of Excellence to bring the right expertise and resources to customer programs.
- Adapt proven global solutions to North American customer requirements, codes, manufacturing capabilities, and execution practices.
- Create more repeatable and standardized solutions, including reference designs, eHouses, skids, power trains, and other modular infrastructure.
- Provide senior technical leadership on major tenders, design reviews, technical risks, execution challenges, and value engineering.
- Drive greater use of BIM and digital engineering tools to improve design coordination, reuse, speed, and execution.
- Build regional engineering capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and access to global technical specialists.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 12+ years of engineering experience, including significant data center or other mission-critical infrastructure experience.
- Strong understanding of both electrical and mechanical data center infrastructure.
- Experience working with major customers on complex engineering programs from early design through execution.
- Experience working across global and matrixed organizations and influencing teams without direct authority.
- Experience developing standardized, modular, or repeatable engineering solutions.
Key Technical Experience
Strong knowledge of:
- MV/LV electrical distribution, switchgear, transformers, UPS, generation, and controls
- Data center cooling/HVAC, liquid cooling, and high-density infrastructure
- Modular infrastructure, eHouses, skids, and integrated power trains
- Resilience, redundancy, technical risk, design assurance, and FAT
- North American NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements
- BIM/digital engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, or Autodesk Construction Cloud
The expected annual salary range for this role is $165,000- $242,000 year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 12/01/2026
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Senior Level Design Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level design center manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led design operations end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating ownership of center-wide outcomes, experience mentoring junior managers, and a history of aligning design workflows with broader business goals gives candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show strategic impact, not just project execution, is what moves a resume to the top of the stack.
Which companies hire senior level design center managers?
Companies hiring senior level design center managers right now include Meta, Eaton, and Olsson, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large manufacturers, engineering firms, and technology companies that operate dedicated design centers and need experienced leaders to run them.
Are there remote senior level design center manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level involve on-site or hybrid expectations given the operational oversight they require. About 67% of senior level design center manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so fully remote options exist but are less common than in purely digital disciplines. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate helps narrow results quickly.
What makes a design center manager role senior level?
Senior level design center manager roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level managers oversee teams or projects, senior roles carry accountability for the entire design center's performance, resourcing, and strategic direction. They typically involve setting standards across multiple teams, mentoring managers and leads, and driving alignment between design operations and organizational goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level design center managers?
Senior level design center manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to operate large, complex design environments where experienced leadership is needed to maintain quality, manage multidisciplinary teams, and connect design output directly to product or business outcomes.