Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Capacity Delivery (E2E)

About the role

The DC Delivery E2E TPM is the single-threaded owner for delivering data center capacity from forecast → site strategy → design → construction → infrastructure readiness → go-live. You will operate as the SSOT (Single Source of Truth) for delivery milestones, risks, and capacity outcomes while orchestrating cross-functional execution across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of AI-optimized data center capacity (colo, build-to-suit, retrofits, and owned facilities) from pre-contract planning through operational readiness.
• Deliver MW-scale infrastructure aligned to aggressive GPU/AI system deployment targets.
• Drive clarity from ambiguity—translate high-level demand signals into executable delivery programs.
• Program Structuring & Execution
• Decompose complex build programs into workstreams with clear owners, milestones, and deliverables.
• Build integrated plans spanning real estate, power/energy, design, procurement, construction, and deployment.
• Establish critical path visibility and aggressively manage schedule compression.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Orchestrate execution across:
• Real estate & site selection
• Power & energy strategy (utilities, PPAs, interconnects)
• Data center design (MEP, liquid cooling, high-density racks)
• Supply chain & long-lead equipment procurement
• Construction & commissioning
• Infrastructure deployment (rack/cluster install)
• Routing & backbone connectivity
• Security, compliance, and operations readiness
• Act as the primary interface with colocation providers, EPCs, utilities, and key vendors.
• Risk, Cost & Governance
• Identify and drive resolution of critical risks, constraints, and blockers across power, equipment, permitting, and supply chain.
• Own and maintain program budgets, CapEx forecasts, and capital allocation narratives.
• Provide structured updates and escalation paths to executive leadership.
• Demand & Capacity Planning Integration
• Partner with capacity planning, AI infrastructure, and finance teams to translate model demand into site-level capacity strategies.
• Align build plans with power availability, network topology, and hardware rollout schedules.
• Continuously optimize for time-to-capacity and cost-per-MW / cost-per-GPU deployed.
• Operational Excellence
• Drive E2E improvements in delivery through:
• Standardization of build and commissioning processes
• Implementation of program tooling and dashboards
• Post-mortems and lessons learned loops
• Establish scalable mechanisms to support rapid global expansion.
• Communication & Leadership
• Serve as SSOT for program health, milestones, and risks.
• Deliver concise, high-signal updates to senior executives.
• Operate effectively across distributed teams with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations.
• Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments.
• Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Prominent track record in improving uptime and performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at hyperscalers (Google, Meta, Microsoft) or neo-cloud / AI infra companies (CoreWeave, Lambda, etc.).
• Familiarity with high-density AI workloads (liquid cooling, >30kW racks, GPU clusters).
• Experience with:
• Utility engagement and power delivery constraints
• Long-lead supply chain planning (transformers, switchgear, chillers)
• Commissioning and data center handover processes

What sets you apart

• Extreme ownership mindset — you treat capacity delivery as a personal SLA.
• Ability to move fast without breaking systems, balancing urgency with rigor.
• Comfort operating at the intersection of hardware, real estate, and software scaling demands.
• Clear, structured communicator who can turn chaos into executable plans.
• Bias for action with a track record of delivering results under pressure.

Location

US (preferred SF Bay Area / remote with travel)