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Fleet Data Centers · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Campus Planning

Mercer Island, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses, addressing the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. The Senior Technical Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end program management of data center campus infrastructure deployments, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.

Data CenterData Center AutomationIT Infrastructure

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end, multi-phase program plans and project schedules that align customer needs and delivery dates, vendor equipment and supply chain lead times, power and utility delivery, data center construction and commissioning, regulatory filings and permit requirements, and customer deployments (network and server). You are responsible for on-time and on-budget end-to-end delivery of data center campus infrastructure

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timeline, and deliverables

Implement mechanisms that track program and project plans in detail that reliably catch and escalate delays, rework, and other risks to meeting our customer commitments. Your project plans and schedules anticipate and account for failures and delays with pre-determined mitigation plans

Coordinate, track, and drive on-site execution team activities who perform the construction of new data centers and upgrade and repair existing data centers as it relates to on time overall program delivery. Drive accountability with construction leaders that own the quality, schedule, and cost of physical data center infrastructure deployment, and coordinate construction and commissioning including all critical infrastructure disciplines including civil, architectural, structural, mechanical cooling, fire systems, acoustics and electrical including high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage (LV) systems

Construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to builds. This will include monitoring of the base build project scope, timeline, and budget and ownership of the fit-out project scope, timeline, and budget

Coordinate and support negotiations with general contractors and developers and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy with supplier management and procurement

Develop detailed project schedules and budgets. Collaborate and innovate on data center designs, engineering, tools and build process innovations that improve delivery reliability, quality, sustainability, and efficiency, and reduces cost. Own and drive trade-off decisions on design and construction with material differences in cost, schedule, scale, or the service/product specifications delivered to the customer

Ensure that contracted resources (General Contractors, design consultants, etc.) deliver work to meet duration and quality targets

Financial analysis and draw down requests of design and construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing

Qualification

Construction ManagementData Center OperationsProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisProject Management SoftwareAnalytical AbilityRelationship ManagementLeadership SkillsEffective CommunicationCritical Thinking

Required

Minimum 8-10 years of increasing scope and responsibility for physical infrastructure delivery including planning, construction, and commissioning of critical facilities infrastructure

Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations

Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Primavera)

Demonstrable results associated with on-time delivery, continuous improvement, new technology introduction and innovation business case development

Productive engagement of customer engineering and business leaders at all levels

Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills

Data center engineering and operations service procurement

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction management, Finance, or other technical discipline

Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers

Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams

Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations

Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties

Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges

Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes

Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships

Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale

Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options

Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and guide teams to achieve their objectives while enhancing performance, effectively managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative team environment