Senior Program Manager

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Portfolio Delivery & Execution 

• Lead the due diligence and master/campus planning phases for assigned data center portfolio.  

• Lead program-level planning across multiple buildings and phases to ensure alignment with overall campus delivery objectives.   

• Provide oversight of engineering firms & general contractors throughout all project phases, including master planning, detail design, mobilization, construction execution, punch list, and turnover. 

• Deliver constructability input on electrical and mechanical designs to ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions. 

• Use broad data center project experience and detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure systems including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, fire safety systems, and integrated controls/security infrastructure to guide clients toward sound strategies, help them understand design tradeoffs, and support decisions that drive reliability, efficiency, and overall program success.  

• Monitor construction progress and prepare regular executive level updates on key metrics, schedule forecasts, constraints/issues, risks, etc. for internal and client stakeholders. 

• Drive utility engagement, infrastructure upgrades, and communication with public utility services. 

• Lead IMS coordination and develop schedule recovery strategies to maintain critical project and portfolio milestones. 

• Reinforce safety ownership throughout the projects in strict adherence to company safety policies. 

Client and Cross Functional Relationships 

• Serve as the lead point of contact for assigned portfolio building trust through consistent performance and transparency.  

• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure seamless project integration and handoff to operations. 

• Drive alignment across internal and external leadership teams. 

• Lead executive level reporting and presentations for assigned portfolio. 

Financial Management 

• Responsible for overall budget management and cost control for assigned portfolio. 

• Accountable for reviewing and approving vendor invoices as necessary. 

• Review and approve client invoices via Procore. 

• Review change orders with stakeholders and resolutions to prevent delays and mitigate financial risk.  

• In partnership with Project Controls, review cost forecasting aligned with schedule and procurement strategy. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to initiatives that improve construction processes, safety practices, and overall efficiency across T5 Data Centers’ growing portfolio. 

• Incorporate lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.  

• Coach and mentor direct report(s). 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent data center experience, required 

• 4+ years Project Management experience, required 

• Data center development and/or data center construction experience, required 

• Substation design experience, preferred