Technical Program Manager, Deployments

Technical Program Manager For DeploymentsAs a Technical Program Manager for Deployments, you will own the end-to-end program delivery required to bring data center infrastructure and AI clusters online. You will operate in a highly ambiguous environment, coordinating across construction, infrastructure, networking, systems engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure deployment readiness and successful go-lives.This role requires an ownership mindset. You will be expected to move programs forward with sometimes incomplete information, surface and resolve gaps, and ensure progress across teams responsible for construction, networking, hardware, operations, and beyond. While physical installation and construction execution are owned by partner teams, you are accountable for overall delivery outcomes and are expected to fill gaps before they become blockers.The best candidates for this role bring deep experience in the intersection of data center construction handover and AI/GPU hardware deployment, not just one or the other. You know how construction sequences impact infrastructure readiness, how ICT and CDU work intersect, and how to hold multiple workstreams accountable across time zones and organizational boundaries.FocusOwn program delivery for data hall and AI cluster activation, from planning through operational handoffCoordinate cross-functional teams responsible for construction, infrastructure, network, hardware, ICT, commissioning, and operations executionTranslate hyperscale AI/GPU and DLC infrastructure requirements into actionable deployment plansAnticipate downstream impacts of technical sequencing decisions on capacity, schedule, and cluster performanceDrive alignment across teams operating at different speeds, scopes, and time zones – including vendor and contractor partnersManage and hold accountable vendors, integration contractors, and third-party service providers across the deployment lifecycle.Operate effectively in ambiguity, making progress with incomplete information and evolving requirementsDevelop and drive executive-level program status briefings that clearly communicate schedule health, risks, key decisions, and escalations pathsMaintain clear, current program artifacts: schedules, RACI matrices, risk registers, decision logs, and deployment runbooksMaintain momentum through changing requirements, tight timelines, and cross-time-zone executionCollaborate closely with SMEs in networking, ICT, commissioning, systems engineerings, product, procurement, operations, and more before execution – not in isolation.Identify and drive process improvements that scale across concurrent builds and future deploymentsMust Haves5+ years experience in delivering complex data center physical infrastructure programs in fast-moving environmentsStrong understanding of AI/GPU infrastructure, including power density, cooling, networking, and deployment sequencingDemonstrated experience bridging construction handover and cluster deployment: candidates who are network only or construction only will not be a fitFamiliarity with how construction, low-voltage, and commissioning activities impact deployment readiness and sequencingProven ability to lead through influence rather than direct ownership of execution teamsProven ability to manage vendor and contractor relationships, understanding schedule and reputational risksExperience delivering programs across multiple concurrent sites or regions, including planning for staggered milestonesAble to develop and present executive-level program status, risk summaries, and key decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholdersExperience with long-lead procurement processes, and hardware supply chain constraints that affect deployment timelinesActively collaborate with SMEs across multiple domains to validate plans and resolve gapsComfortable operating with limited process and evolving inputs in a high-growth, intense environmentDemonstrated ability to take initiative, fill gaps, and drive execution beyond defined scope, without being directed to do soAble to balance strategic thinking with hands-on program managementComfortable operating outside standard business to meet deployment timelinesExcellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills – able to ensure teams at all levels understand priorities and dependenciesStrong execution mindset with the ability to balance speed, quality, and riskExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision makingAutomation-first mindset with commitment to identifying and implementing process improvementsYou are willing and able to travel to data center locations, sometimes on short notice; expect to spend up to 60% of your time travelingNice To HavesDCD, PMP, CDCPM, CDCMP, CDCP or DCDC Certification(s)ITIL Foundation CertificationJIRA, Smartsheet, or similar project tracking and workflow management experienceKnowledge of infrastructure automation and deployment toolsExperience managing BPO or contract labor pools during large-scale hardware deployment phasesBackground in material coordination or logistics management at scale during active deployment (receiving, cycle counting, site-to-site transfers)Salary & BenefitsCompetitive total compensation package (salary + equity)Retirement or pension plan, in line with local normsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceGenerous PTO policy, in line with local normsTotal compensation may also include equity in the form of restricted stock units.We are committed to pay equity and transparency.Fluidstack is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fluidstack will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.