Senior Technical Program Manager, Campus Planning and Delivery

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses.  Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.  Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+.  This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Position Overview:

The Data Center Campus Planning Technical Program Manager owns end-to-end program management of data center campus infrastructure deployments in North America. They are a key member of a multi-disciplined team of engineers and technical program managers that plan, schedule, coordinate and direct the activities of customers, vendors and Fleet Data Centers teams including data center engineering, construction and commissioning, procurement, supply chain, legal and finance. They are accountable for data center campus infrastructure delivery commitments, project financial plans and budgets. The Data Center Campus Planning Senior TPM reports to the Director of Data Center Planning and Delivery, Fleet Data Centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop end-to-end, multi-phase program plans and project schedules that align customer needs and delivery dates, vendor equipment and supply chain lead times, power and utility delivery, data center construction and commissioning, regulatory filings and permit requirements, and customer deployments (network and server). You are responsible for on-time and on-budget end-to-end delivery of data center campus infrastructure.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to define project scope, timeline, and deliverables.
• Implement mechanisms that track program and project plans in detail that reliably catch and escalate delays, rework, and other risks to meeting our customer commitments.  Your project plans and schedules anticipate and account for failures and delays with pre-determined mitigation plans.
• Coordinate, track, and drive on-site execution team activities who perform the construction of new data centers and upgrade and repair existing data centers as it relates to on time overall program delivery. Drive accountability with construction leaders that own the quality, schedule, and cost of physical data center infrastructure deployment, and coordinate construction and commissioning including all critical infrastructure disciplines including civil, architectural, structural, mechanical cooling, fire systems, acoustics and electrical including high voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV), and low voltage (LV) systems.
• Construction project management and oversight of construction related activities as they relate to builds. This will include monitoring of the base build project scope, timeline, and budget and ownership of the fit-out project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Coordinate and support negotiations with general contractors and developers and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy with supplier management and procurement.
• Develop detailed project schedules and budgets. Collaborate and innovate on data center designs, engineering, tools and build process innovations that improve delivery reliability, quality, sustainability, and efficiency, and reduces cost. Own and drive trade-off decisions on design and construction with material differences in cost, schedule, scale, or the service/product specifications delivered to the customer.
• Ensure that contracted resources (General Contractors, design consultants, etc.) deliver work to meet duration and quality targets.
• Financial analysis and draw down requests of design and construction work including change orders, purchase orders, and invoicing.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction management, Finance, or other technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience with increasing scope and responsibility for physical infrastructure delivery including planning, construction, and commissioning of critical facilities infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Primavera).
• Demonstrable results associated with on-time delivery, continuous improvement, new technology introduction and innovation business case development.
• Productive engagement of customer engineering and business leaders at all levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Data center engineering and operations service procurement.

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ):  Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.
• Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.
• Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.
• Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.
• Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options.
• Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and guide teams to achieve their objectives while enhancing performance, effectively managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Expected Salary Range:  $200,000 – $250,000 including Bonus

Location: Seattle, WA (Mercer Island) Hybrid, but will also consider candidates from Denver, CO, and Alexandria, VA.

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected].

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