Technical Program Manager Design and Engineering
Information Technology
New YorkNew York Contract/CTH Jun 19, 2026

Technical Program Manager, Data Center Design

This is a full-time role. Located in New York, NY

Summary

The Technical Program Manager, Data Center Design will lead end-to-end management of large-scale data center design programs from project initiation through construction-ready handoff. This role is responsible for driving schedule execution, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, establishing program governance, and building scalable processes that accelerate project delivery. The ideal candidate brings experience managing complex design or construction programs, excels at identifying risks and dependencies, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments supporting mission-critical infrastructure development.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • 5+ years of experience leading technical program management, design management, or project management initiatives for complex engineering, construction, or infrastructure programs

  • Experience managing large capital projects, mission-critical facilities, or data center developments preferred

  • Strong experience developing and maintaining integrated master schedules across multiple engineering disciplines

  • Experience building scalable processes, templates, playbooks, and project delivery frameworks

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate engineering, construction, and leadership teams

  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and execution challenges

  • Experience using project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred

  • PMP, PgMP, or related project management certification preferred

  • Experience supporting owner-side design and engineering organizations preferred

  • Proven ability to establish governance processes including milestone reviews, change management, risk tracking, and decision documentation

Responsibilities
 
  • Lead concurrent data center design and infrastructure delivery programs from initiation through construction-ready handoff
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, technology, and specialty design disciplines
  • Establish and manage program governance processes including milestone gates, design reviews, change control procedures, and decision logs
  • Create and maintain scalable program management templates, standards, playbooks, and reporting frameworks
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, and timelines
  • Identify project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and execution challenges before they impact schedules
  • Drive issue resolution and accountability across internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Monitor project progress and communicate status updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, standardization, and delivery speed across the organization
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale mission-critical infrastructure programs supporting next-generation computing environments

Compensation & Benefits
  • The pay for this position ranges from approximately $72.12/hr – $120.19/hr based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
  • Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  • Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
  • Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
  • Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.