Fleet Data Centers · 10 hours ago
Principal Technical Program Manager
Mercer Island, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expFleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses. The Principal Technical Program Manager owns the delivery roadmap for Fleet’s behind-the-meter power solutions, leading cross-functional planning and execution to scale deployments and deliver customer outcomes.
Data CenterData ManagementIT Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the BTM solutions product roadmap: scope, sequencing, and feature priorities that enable scalable deployment across campuses
Translate customer requirements into clear success metrics (availability, readiness, cost, schedule, compliance)
Lead cross-functional execution across engineering, construction, commissioning (CX), operations, procurement, legal, finance, and fuel strategy
Define product and program governance, milestones, and decision gates to ensure disciplined delivery and risk management
Partner with engineering teams to standardize architectures, BODs, and acceptance criteria; ensure lessons learned are captured and institutionalized
Drive vendor strategy inputs with Procurement and Engineering: performance expectations, SLAs/KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement mechanisms
Support customer-facing communications and executive reporting for program status, risks, and outcomes
Establish and track portfolio-level KPIs (deployment velocity, readiness, reliability, cost drivers) and drive improvements over time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
10+ years in technical product management, program management, or systems engineering in mission-critical infrastructure, energy, or data centers
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
Preferred
PMP – or equivalent Project Management Certification
MBA
Experience scaling a hardware + services product (standardization, supplier management, deployment playbooks)
Strong understanding of power generation / electrical infrastructure concepts and commissioning processes
Experience with risk management, change control, and incident response practices in critical environments
Certifications such as PMP or Agile product certifications are a plus
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Company
Fleet Data Centers
Fleet Data Centers is a data infrastructure company that designs, constructs, and operates mega-scale data centers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase