Program Manager, NGDCA Program Office

Job Type: Full-time | Location: Arizona, US | Department: Innovation | Reporting to: Vice President, Next Generation Data Center Architecture | Work Location: #onsite IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC. The Program Manager, NGDCA Program Office will lead the NGDCA Program Office so that the Vice President owns the architecture and somebody else owns the calendar. The function is growing from a handful of people to thirty-six seats across six hiring waves while it writes the owner design basis for liquid-cooled, 800 volt direct current AI factories. The position owns the wave plan and its gates, the decision-paper and implementation series as a publication program, the portfolio register, the Architecture Review Gate calendar and its evidence logistics, the working interfaces with four peer engineering functions, and a team of four analysts and coordinators. This is a Senior Manager seat by design; the Program Office may merge into an Innovation-wide operations function. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related field; a master's degree or a program management credential is preferred. Equivalent professional experience is considered. Ten or more years in program or portfolio management for engineering, infrastructure or technology development organizations, including at least three years managing a program office or a team. Direct experience running a stage gate or formal design review process. Program management of a multi-year engineering or infrastructure program with a hiring plan, a gate process and a publication or decision record, where you owned the calendar and the record. Management of a small team of analysts or coordinators, with evidence of developing them. Interface management between organizations that did not report to you and did not share your incentives. Writing and reporting that an executive can act on in one page. Preferred: PMI Program Management Professional or Project Management Professional; configuration management and document control practice in a regulated or engineered environment; experience in an owner's engineering, utility, energy or mission-critical infrastructure program. Job Responsibilities Own the six-wave hiring and capability plan, its requisition windows, the conditions on each wave and the gate review that opens the next one; report monthly with variances named. Publish the decision-paper and implementation series (IREN-PLN, IREN-BOD, IREN-ORG, IREN-IMP): numbering, revision, review routing and approval record, with the Vice President as author. Run the invention disclosure process with Legal so that patentable work is captured when it is produced. Maintain the portfolio register of initiatives, projects, pilots and ideas and run the monthly review that advances, holds or kills each entry. Schedule the Architecture Review Gate, run its evidence logistics, attendance, action tracking and published record. Hold the working cadence with Electrical Innovation, Mechanical Innovation, Industrialized Delivery and Commissioning, including method-line commitments and escalation. Manage the four Program Office seats: priorities, development and the quality of what they produce. Other Important Requirements Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies. At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth. Compensation Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications. Relocation and Living-out-allowance (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances) Health & Wellness 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Retirement & Financial Wealth 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid professional development and access to financial planning and legal services Time Off & Leave Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Growth & Development Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training Community & Culture Company events and team-building activities We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need! IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. By applying for this position and submitting your resume and application materials, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Statement available on our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr