Data Center Technical Program Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Center Technical Program Manager to join a dynamic incubation team in Reno, Nevada. This is a hands-on, tactical role requiring a program manager who can take ownership of complex infrastructure and technology projects, work effectively in ambiguous environments, and drive execution from conception through completion. You will provide daily on-the-ground coordination across engineering, construction, security, logistics, and multiple external vendors, transforming high-level strategic narratives into actionable plans and ensuring seamless project delivery. This is a contract position with a duration of 12+ months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects within a dynamic incubation environment, often beginning with high-level concepts and developing them into detailed execution plans.
• Proactively identify potential risks, challenges, and dependencies, developing mitigation strategies and adapting plans as needed.
• Navigate and reduce ambiguity by defining clear project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
• Drive consensus among diverse stakeholders and translate strategic goals into tangible project outcomes.
• Provide daily, hands-on coordination and oversight of project activities at the site level, ensuring alignment with project plans and operational protocols.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, security, logistics, and multiple external vendors.
• Manage and track project timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Facilitate effective communication between project participants, including daily stand-ups and regular progress updates.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of physical security protocols, access control systems, and site monitoring solutions.
• Oversee logistics and execution of equipment move-in/move-out plans and other critical site infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and operational best practices throughout all project phases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders.
• Prepare and present regular project updates, reports, and documentation to leadership.
• Manage and track project-related issues and requests using internal systems.

Qualifications

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven construction project management experience.

• 5+ years of program management, project management, or similar experience focused on operational or infrastructure projects.

• Proven ability to lead projects in ambiguous environments from narrative through execution.

• Experience with hands-on, on-site project coordination involving cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex or vaguely defined assignments, and execute with minimal direction.

• Strong independent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Preferred

• Physical security systems, data center operations, or large-scale infrastructure deployment experience.

• Technology incubation and prototyping experience.

• Experience with Google tools and systems such as Buganizer, Google Drive, and Smartsheet.

• Google Workspace experience.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.