LinkedIn · 6 days ago
Sr. Technical Program Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expLinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. They are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead teams and programs in delivering successful infrastructure projects and managing cross-functional programs.
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Responsibilities
Drive Communication and Insights with diverse technical and non-technical audiences that spans from VP to individual contributor, translating complex technical concepts into clear business terms and actionable insights and business impact. Leverage data analysis to define metrics and tell a data-driven story that guides key infrastructure scaling decisions
Lead Large-Scale Programs in data center and networking to ensure alignment with business goals and strategic objectives, delivering on schedule and within scope. Manage project interdependencies and technical aspects of project success while enabling broad stakeholder alignment
Ensure Clarity and Alignment on program objectives (e.g. data center build-outs), ensuring roles and responsibilities are well-defined. Proactively address conflicts or ambiguities with minimal supervision, keeping teams aligned and on track
Manage Stakeholder Engagement by working closely with executive sponsors and change agents to define project scope and requirements, and guide programs through their entire lifecycle. Set appropriate stakeholder expectations, with timely communication and escalations, to maintain executive alignment on critical initiatives
Apply formal change management practices to baseline programs at kickoff and evaluate all scope changes for justification and impact, obtaining necessary approvals. Anticipate program risks and issues; develop mitigation plans and solutions that ensure stakeholders remain informed and expectations are met
Simplify complex situations to facilitate clear, swift decision-making that keeps projects moving forward. Rapidly acquire domain knowledge and maintain technical understanding to actively participate in discussions with engineers and technical leaders, allowing you to guide decisions even in new or ambiguous areas
Optimize & Establish end-to-end program processes with stakeholders for gathering and fulfilling requirements. Continuously streamline workflows, tools, and processes to drive efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness in project delivery
Ensure project deliverables align with LinkedIn's strategic vision, and translate project progress into the context of broader strategic goals. Use business acumen to identify optimization opportunities and drive effective decision-making in line with company strategy
Own the successful execution of critical, cross-functional programs from inception through completion. This includes managing executive expectations (communications, escalations, and updates) on high-impact projects, and designing processes that ensure high-quality outcomes. You will be responsible for consistently delivering complex projects on schedule and meeting their defined objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in technical program management pertaining to data centers or closely associated fields (such as roadmap development, data center engineering, etc)
Preferred
Hands-on experience of running programs that oversee designing and deploying cutting-edge AI acceleration infrastructure including GPU clusters, high-bandwidth interconnects, and specialized cooling solutions for next-generation machine learning workloads
Experience driving programs with Complex infrastructure upgrades including power system modernization (480V to 415V conversions) and cooling retrofits while maintaining 99.99%+ uptime SLAs (such as Brownfield Retrofits/Live Environment Operations)
Coordinating procurement, construction, and commissioning to deliver 10MW+ of new capacity within 12-month cycles while managing supply chain constraints
End-to-end construction program management for ground-up data center builds including contractor selection, construction document management (submittals, RFIs, change orders), MEP constructability reviews, and multi-trade coordination while managing construction budgets and critical path schedules (Greenfield Construction/Build Management)
Experience with advanced power distribution architectures (2N, 2N+1 redundancy), PUE optimization achieving sub-1.15 efficiency ratios, and next-generation cooling for AI/GPU workloads exceeding 40kW per rack
Experience with hyperscale network design including spine-leaf architectures, 400G/800G optics deployment, complete life cycle of Circuit planning and provisioning, and structured cabling supporting multi-tenant environments with strict isolation requirements
Experience with Enterprise security frameworks (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FISMA) and multi-layered security systems including biometric access controls and threat detection
Experience with end-of-life planning including secure data destruction, environmental remediation, and sustainable hardware disposition strategies
Complete greenfield development including geotechnical assessments, environmental studies, and utility negotiations for facilities ranging from 10MW to 200MW+ capacity with 24-36 month delivery cycles
Experience managing multi-billion dollar data center portfolios with 10+ concurrent projects across multiple regions, coordinating interdependent timelines and enterprise-scale infrastructure deployments
Presenting to Senior and C-suite executives on infrastructure investment strategies, managing program budgets exceeding $500M annually, and delivering quantifiable ROI on large-scale capital expenditures
Influencing teams of 100+ stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, legal, and finance without direct authority while resolving complex multi-party conflicts
Implementing enterprise-grade program management methodologies with sophisticated risk modeling for programs with potential business impact exceeding $1B in revenue dependencies
Experience driving industry-first initiatives and pioneering next-generation data center technologies, with a track record of delivering breakthrough solutions that set new industry standards and competitive advantages
Managing global supply chains with 18+ month lead times, strategic relationships with Tier 1 construction partners (Turner, DPR, AECOM) and major OEMs (Schneider Electric, Eaton, Vertiv)
Experience with infrastructure financial modeling including TCO analysis and ROI projections, building business cases for capital expenditures ranging from $100M to $2B+
Developing 5-10 year infrastructure roadmaps aligned with business growth, emerging technology trends (edge computing, AI/ML acceleration), and sustainability commitments
Navigating data center regulatory landscape including energy efficiency mandates, carbon reporting, and complex permitting processes while driving measurable environmental impact reductions
Experience with Network Engineering
Experience with Infrastructure Automation & Tooling
Benefits
Generous health and wellness programs
Time away for employees of all levels
Annual performance bonus
Stock
Benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans
Company
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows users to create business connections, search for jobs, and find potential clients. It is a sub-organization of Microsoft.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$154.8MKey Investors
Bain Capital VenturesGreylockSequoia Capital
2016-06-13Acquired
2016-02-15Private Equity
2014-04-01Series Unknown
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Ryan Roslansky
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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