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

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. This is a frontier-scale role where ambiguity is high, timelines are compressed, and stakes are critical to company growth.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Capacity Delivery

• 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)

  • Networking & 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.

Skills & 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

• Proven 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

• Ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments with limited structure.

• Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority.

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)