Sr. Program Manager

Senior Program Manager

Required Skills & Experience

15+ years of experience in an enterprise level environment

Background in data center construction, EPC, construction, or manufacturing industries

Demonstrated experience managing large capital programs exceeding $500M

Strong electrical and/or mechanical background, enabling effective oversight of technical teams

Proven ability to lead senior level discussions with clients, general contractors, and internal executives

Experience managing teams of Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience delivering large scale data center or mission critical infrastructure programs

Prior leadership role within EPC or large construction organizations

Formal project or program management training (PMP or similar preferred, not required)

Job Description

Senior Program Manager provides enterprise level leadership for large, multi project data center construction programs. This role operates at a high strategic level, overseeing multiple Project Managers and workstreams while maintaining full accountability for schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across the program. Unlike Project Managers who are deeply embedded in individual work packages, the Program Manager focuses on governance, delegation, communication, and financial oversight, ensuring that teams are aligned and projects are executed consistently. This role interfaces heavily with clients, general contractors, internal leadership, and Project Managers, and is responsible for managing programs exceeding $500M in total value.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and governance for large scale data center construction programs

Manage and oversee multiple Project Managers responsible for specific work packages (electrical, voltage/current systems, mechanical/HVAC, etc.)

Ensure Project Managers are executing scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities effectively

Maintain high level accountability for program performance, risk management, and delivery outcomes

Serve as the primary interface between client leadership, general contractors, and internal stakeholders

Drive alignment across all projects to ensure consistency in execution, reporting, and decision making

Monitor program level budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including programs upwards of $500M

Identify cross project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive resolution at the program level

Establish clear communication channels and ensure full circle communication across all stakeholders

Delegate effectively while holding teams accountable for results

Support executive reporting, client updates, and strategic decision making

Pay Rate: 90-100/hr

This role entails 75%+ travel to customer sites