Data Center Program Manager

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in program/project management within data centers, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of data center operations, including capacity planning, infrastructure management, and vendor coordination.
• Expertise in working with colocation providers, enterprise IT environments, and cloud service providers.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving real estate, construction, IT, and finance teams.
• Proven track record of managing budgets, contracts, and negotiations with vendors and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Flexibility to travel as required for project execution and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive data center initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee strategic planning and execution of data center projects, collaborating with stakeholders across IT, engineering, operations, and compliance teams.
• Manage multiple project streams, including infrastructure deployment, capacity planning, and vendor coordination to support scalable growth.
• Develop and implement processes to optimize data center performance, operational resilience, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, security standards, and compliance measures.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless execution and delivery of projects.
• Provide leadership in data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to improve project outcomes and efficiency.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization, presenting key findings and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.