Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Capacity Delivery
The DC Delivery E2E TPM is responsible for end-to-end data center capacity delivery, from forecasting to go-live. This role involves orchestrating cross-functional execution, managing risks and budgets, and integrating demand and capacity planning.
About the job
Responsibilities
End-to-End Capacity Delivery
- Own delivery of AI-optimized data center capacity (colo, build-to-suit, retrofits, and owned facilities) from pre-contract planning through operational readiness.
- Deliver MW-scale infrastructure aligned to aggressive GPU/AI system deployment targets.
- Drive clarity from ambiguity—translate high-level demand signals into executable delivery programs.
Program Structuring & Execution
- Decompose complex build programs into workstreams with clear owners, milestones, and deliverables.
- Build integrated plans spanning real estate, power/energy, design, procurement, construction, and deployment.
- Establish critical path visibility and aggressively manage schedule compression.
Cross-Functional Leadership
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Orchestrate execution across:
- Real estate & site selection
- Power & energy strategy (utilities, PPAs, interconnects)
- Data center design (MEP, liquid cooling, high-density racks)
- Supply chain & long-lead equipment procurement
- Construction & commissioning
- Infrastructure deployment (rack/cluster install)
- Networking & backbone connectivity
- Security, compliance, and operations readiness
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Act as the primary interface with colocation providers, EPCs, utilities, and key vendors.
Risk, Cost & Governance
- Identify and drive resolution of critical risks, constraints, and blockers across power, equipment, permitting, and supply chain.
- Own and maintain program budgets, CapEx forecasts, and capital allocation narratives.
- Provide structured updates and escalation paths to executive leadership.
Demand & Capacity Planning Integration
- Partner with capacity planning, AI infrastructure, and finance teams to translate model demand into site-level capacity strategies.
- Align build plans with power availability, network topology, and hardware rollout schedules.
- Continuously optimize for time-to-capacity and cost-per-MW / cost-per-GPU deployed.
Operational Excellence
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Drive E2E improvements in delivery through:
- Standardization of build and commissioning processes
- Implementation of program tooling and dashboards
- Post-mortems and lessons learned loops
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Establish scalable mechanisms to support rapid global expansion.
Communication & Leadership
- Serve as SSOT for program health, milestones, and risks.
- Deliver concise, high-signal updates to senior executives.
- Operate effectively across distributed teams with up to 50% travel.
Skills & Qualifications
- 12-15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations
- Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments
- Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems
- Proven track record in improving uptime and performance
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience at hyperscalers (Google, Meta, Microsoft, AWS) or neo-cloud / AI infra companies (CoreWeave, Lambda, etc.).
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Familiarity with high-density AI workloads (liquid cooling, >30kW racks, GPU clusters).
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Experience with:
- Utility engagement and power delivery constraints
- Long-lead supply chain planning (transformers, switchgear, chillers)
- Commissioning and data center handover processes
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Ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments with limited structure.
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Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority.
What sets you apart
- Extreme ownership mindset — you treat capacity delivery as a personal SLA.
- Ability to move fast without breaking systems, balancing urgency with rigor.
- Comfort operating at the intersection of hardware, real estate, and software scaling demands.
- Clear, structured communicator who can turn chaos into executable plans.
- Bias for action with a track record of delivering results under pressure.
Skills
Data Center Operations, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Liquid Cooling, Gpu Clusters, Utility Engagement, Commissioning, Program Management, Risk Management
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