Program Manager, Data Center Delivery

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential AI infrastructure company that is rapidly scaling its data center footprint to support high-density compute workloads. Our client seeks a Program Manager, Data Center Delivery to serve as their owner's representative across critical infrastructure builds. This is a high-impact role managing the full deployment lifecycle—from contract negotiation through commissioning and facility turnover—working with data center providers, contractors, and strategic partners to deliver mission-critical environments on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary representative on data center construction and expansion projects, managing relationships with data center providers, subcontractors, compute integration partners, and strategic infrastructure alliances from inception through deployment
• Oversee full-stack deployment including MEP installation, white space commissioning, facility readiness, fit-out, and turnover to operations teams
• Manage the performance of integration partners (VARs/CIs) for staging and validation activities
• Administer partner contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), schedules, and change orders; track progress against milestones and hold partners accountable to performance, cost, and timeline commitments
• Conduct diligence on vendor and partner operational readiness
• Coordinate with external partners including data center providers, owner's representatives, general contractors, design consultants, and commissioning agents to resolve field issues and maintain project schedules
• Track equipment deliveries from vendors, coordinating delivery schedules with construction milestones to ensure timely arrival of materials
• Provide regular project status reporting to leadership, including schedule updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and key decision points
• Drive process improvements across the data center build-out program, establishing scalable workflows for tracking, documentation, and vendor management as the portfolio grows
• Ensure all deployment activities comply with applicable codes, security policies, and safety standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in technical project or program management or construction management, with at least 5 years focused on data center, mission-critical, or high-density infrastructure builds
• Direct experience managing data center providers or general contractors on behalf of an owner or developer, including contract administration, schedule oversight, and scope amendment
• Experience managing high-density compute deployments, including cluster-level cabling, rack-level power distribution, and OEM/ODM staging workflows
• Strong understanding of data center MEP systems, data hall fit-out, structured cabling, and white space delivery
• Experience managing multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets and tracking costs and timelines across multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical construction and delivery details for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Familiarity with high-density GPU compute environments, liquid cooling systems, or AI infrastructure requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential

Nice to Have:

• Experience with fast-track or modular delivery methods for data center or mission-critical facilities

How We Work With You

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Pay

This is a full-time position based in the United States with remote flexibility. Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process with our recruiting team.

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