Project Manager

The Project Manager – Data Center role is a leadership position at Black Box, responsible for overseeing day-to-day field operations and driving performance in a live data center environment. This role focuses on maintaining a strong safety culture, meeting or exceeding delivery SLAs, successfully delivering projects, managing financials, and ensuring overall client satisfaction. Project Manager – Data Center OperationsAt Black Box, we're not just building infrastructure—we're shaping the digital backbone of the future. As a Data Center Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of one of the most transformative infrastructure programs in the country: constructing the largest data center in the United States. This is an opportunity to lead major, high visibility work that directly impacts the next generation of connectivity and cloud innovation.In this role, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, ensuring flawless execution through disciplined application of PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management. You'll set the tone for operational excellence, drive collaboration across teams, and help define what "best in class" means for modern data center deployment.Black Box is a global leader in IT solutions and technology integration—trusted for delivering complex projects with precision, innovation, and integrity. Here, you'll join a purpose driven culture built on shared ownership, accountability, and a commitment to surpassing expectations.Why Top Talent Thrives Here - High profile, global technology infrastructure projects - A fast-paced environment where your expertise is valued - Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits - Opportunities for advancement in one of the world's largest Technology Solutions Integrators - The chance to contribute to a historic, industry defining build If you're ready to elevate your career and make a lasting mark on digital infrastructure, we want to meet you. Position Details - Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level - Contract with possible contract extension or hire - Standard site hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am-4:00pm (support after hours and/or weekends as needed) - Location: Dekalb, IL 60115 Key Responsibilities:**Project Leadership & Execution** - Owns day-to-day DC Field Ops management (capacity, network services, physical layer) - Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules - Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget - Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes - Continuous measure & drive service quality against defined SLAs/KPIs - Acts as the on-site (DC) escalation point / coordinator for planning, scheduling, work prioritization, and ticket resolution with XFN partners and site teams - Define priorities, build roadmaps, and lead cross-functional delivery by holding owners accountable, tracking progress, and driving adoption - Manage changes to scope, timelines, and resources with clear stakeholder alignment and communication **Safety, Quality & Compliance** - Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities - Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting - Maintain adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards - Manage escalations and incidents by coordinating updates, driving action items to closure, and delivering concise leadership reports - Identify delivery risks and blockers early and lead mitigation efforts across teams - Process improvement / SOP governance: develops/standardizes SOPs and implements best practices at scale - Own QA/QC for physical layer work, including structured cabling, with plant ownership post-acceptance and project intake reviews - Own EHS Compliance and drive safe execution through procedural adherence, audits, and correct routing of out-of-scope…