Data Center Global Program Manager - MEP Construction

About This Role

The Data Center Global Program Manager leads global program upgrade/retrofit projects impacting critical and MEPS Infrastructure for the client’s data center portfolio. This role involves identifying program requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through its entire lifecycle across multiple global locations.

Responsibilities

• Run the upgrades/retrofit construction program process administration across the portfolio, leading multiple projects simultaneously across global locations
• Develop program budget, cash flow, and commitment, securing approval for spend with the client’s Cost Control team
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple simultaneous programs with competing priorities
• Engage with technical authorities and key collaborators to initiate new programs, including developing program documentation
• Identify process and communications gaps, develop and drive solutions to implement data center programs
• Draft program reporting for client management reviews, identifying key risks and program opportunities
• Drive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/workflow through stakeholder feedback
• Provide project execution guidance throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle, assessing potential construction workarounds
• Lead team to build and establish Master Project Timeline and Master Project Budget
• Support data center site teams with contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations
• Lead project teams in developing, assessing, and evaluating program and project risks
• Lead team, including key stakeholders, in recruitment, selection, promotion, and development.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering
• 5+ years of program management experience
• 3+ years focused on data center infrastructure or critical environments
• Formal Program Management methods / best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering
• At least 5+ years of previous program management experience with at least 3 years focused on data center infrastructure or critical environments

Nice to Have

• Primavera P6 knowledge

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits