Senior Data Center Cabling Project Management

Senior Data Center Cabling Project Management Dell Technologies is enabling the next generation of AI and HPC infrastructure at unprecedented scale. Our Data Center Cabling Project Management team drives the delivery of complex, high-density physical network infrastructure — including Ethernet (400G/800G), Fiber (MPO/MMC), and InfiniBand - powering large-scale GPU clusters, hyperscale environments, and mission-critical data center operations across the Middle East. What you’ll achieve: We are looking for an experienced and driven Data Center Cabling Project Manager with 5–10 years of relevant experience to lead the onsite deployment of large-scale, complex cabling projects across advanced data center environments. In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise in high-speed Ethernet, Fiber, and InfiniBand cabling systems with strong project leadership skills. You will oversee large-scale deployments involving 20,000+ endpoints and GPU clusters of 5,000+ GPUs across multiple data halls, working closely with global stakeholders, customers, and cabling partners. You will: • Lead end-to-end project management of complex cabling programs involving 20,000+ cables, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management, resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of critical BOM components (devices, transceivers, rack components, and cabling). • Coordinate and manage multiple cabling partner teams across 24×7 shifts, developing and executing onsite deployment plans in alignment with cabling partners and program management teams. • Lead and oversee onsite installation of copper, fiber, and InfiniBand cabling, ensuring compliance with Dell Data Center Cabling Standards, including proper labeling, routing, dressing, bend radius, cable fill ratios, safety, and quality requirements. • Drive data center assessments, testing, validation, and final customer handover, ensuring all deliverables are completed to a high standard, including test results, rack elevations, floor plans, patch schedules, BOMs, and partner sign-offs. • Review and validate large-scale cabling designs and technical documentation, including BOMs, leaf-spine/super-spine topologies, rack elevations, floor plans, and cable tray layouts. Collaborate closely with the EMEA Cabling Lead and support the qualification of new cabling partners. Take the first step towards your dream career Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements: • 5–10 years of experience leading and managing data center cabling deployments within AI/HPC, hyperscale, or enterprise environments. • Deep technical expertise in copper, fiber (MPO/MMC), and InfiniBand cabling systems, including Ethernet 400G/800G deployments, large-scale environments with 20,000+ endpoints, and GPU clusters of 5,000+ GPUs across multiple data halls. • Proven ability to lead complex, concurrent cabling projects involving multiple stakeholders and cabling partners, including hands-on onsite leadership across 24×7 operations. • Strong knowledge of cabling industry standards (TIA, ISO, BICSI), cable conveyance and fill-ratio design, cable management best practices, health and safety regulations, site security, and data center quality inspections. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational, risk management, and budgeting skills. Ability to work onsite for multiple weeks at a time and travel extensively across the Middle East (wider EMEA travel is an advantage). Desirable Requirements: • CNET Data Center certifications (CDCDP, CNIDP, CDCMP); PMP or equivalent project management certification. A valid ECS card is an advantage. • Experience managing large pools of cabling contractors and working with leading cabling vendors such as Corning, Panduit, and CommScope.