Data Center - Senior Program Manager

Data Center - Senior Program Manager

Job ID

281442

Posted

21-Jul-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

The "Data Center Global Program Manager" manages global program upgrade/retrofit projects impacting the critical and MEPS infrastructure for a client's data center portfolio. The DC PM leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects and is responsible for identifying the program requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through the entire project lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the upgrades/retrofit construction project program process administration across the data center portfolio. Focus is on ability to lead multiple projects at one time over multiple global locations
• Develop program budget, cash flow and commitment and get approval on spend working with the client's Cost Control team
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple simultaneous programs with competing priorities simultaneously
• Engage with technical experts and key stakeholders to initiate new programs, including developing program documentation
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder and technical expert relationships
• Identify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions to implement data center programs
• Manage and grow relationships between cross-functional teams. Work with the technical experts and key stakeholders to continually improve communications between the cross-function teams
• Draft program reporting for client management reviews, including providing health of program schedule, budget, and performance, identifying key risks and program opportunities
• Update quarterly forecast, budget spend status and get management approval on funding requests
• Drive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/ workflow through stakeholder feedback and/or based on measurement of important metrics
• Develop plans for improved field execution and delivery across project constraints of schedule, productivity, and costs
• Provide project execution guidance throughout end-to-end project lifecycle with ability to assess potential construction workarounds to avoid project slips

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering preferred
• At least 5+ years of previous program management experience with at least 3 years focused on data center infrastructure or critical environments
• Formal Program Management methods / standard methodologies
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, multifaceted environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Passionate about solving complex challenges with aggressive timelines
• Strong change management experience in development, implementation, and execution
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills required
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills required
• Proven track record in talent assessment
• Proficient with standard business applications and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite. Primavera P6 knowledge is preferred
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

Turner and Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $180,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $210,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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