General Manager, Data Centers

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Instawork seeks a General Manager to own and accelerate the data‑center vertical, driving go‑to‑market strategy, partnership growth, and operational scale. The role blends commercial construction expertise with cross‑functional leadership to build a self‑sustaining marketplace engine.

Role Snapshot

• Lead data‑center vertical expansion
• Define and execute growth strategy
• Build and manage key partner relationships
• Scale operational processes and safety protocols
• Drive cross‑functional alignment
• Represent Instawork publicly as a thought leader

Must-Have Requirements

• Commercial construction (mission‑critical/data‑center)
• Data‑center operations
• Infrastructure scaling
• Management consulting in tech/infrastructure
• Commercial construction
• Management consulting

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Strategic partnership development
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Safety and compliance expertise
• Data‑driven decision making

Work Setup

• Location: Chicago, United States
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Travel: Extensive travel to major data‑center markets
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Scale the data‑center playbook from inception to a self‑sustaining engine
• Refine and implement a growth strategy while expanding footprint in key markets
• Cultivate and own relationships with general contractors, operators, colocation providers, and infrastructure tech giants
• Analyze labor, compliance, and safety requirements to inform product and operational support
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations to remove friction and automate processes
• Present metrics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and act as external evangelist
• Travel extensively to major data‑center hubs to launch and optimize operations

Good Fit If You Have

• Thrives in high‑pressure, fast‑moving environments
• Demonstrates extreme bias for action and results‑orientation
• Comfortable solving unstructured problems with data‑driven approaches