Senior Technical Program Manager (Delivery)

Iris Energy; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance—

RRSP with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Podtech Data Centers Inc. seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager (Delivery) to lead strategic infrastructure delivery programs for Canada's AI cloud platform and hyperscale GPU data centres.

You will own program strategy, governance, budgeting, and executive communication, coordinating across Engineering, Operations, and Procurement. Lead a team of Senior/Technical Project Managers, drive multi-site expansion, and ensure delivery aligns with business goals while maintaining safe and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IT, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in Technical or Infrastructure Program Management.
• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure delivery programs.
• Strong compute, networking, storage, and data centre understanding.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with hyperscale AI infrastructure or GPU cloud environments (preferred).
• Experience multi-site infrastructure expansion programs (preferred).
• Familiarity with Dell, NVIDIA, Lenovo, Supermicro platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of ROCE, InfiniBand or similar tech (preferred).
• Experience with NetBox, Nlyte DCIM, or equivalents (preferred).
• Advanced scheduling with Jira, MS Project, Primavera P6 (preferred).
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2 certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the technical program management group and drive successful AI infrastructure programs from initiation to handoff.
• Provide delivery leadership across AI Infrastructure Expansion, GPU Cloud Deployment, and multi-site deployments.
• Establish governance, milestones, decision gates, and success metrics for programs.
• Manage scope, dependencies, budgets, schedules, and risks with regular executive updates.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Construction, Procurement, and TPMs.
• Ensure customer commitments and contractual obligations are met with predictable delivery.
• Drive financial oversight, resource planning, and risk mitigation across programs.
• Mentor and lead Senior Technical Project Managers and Technical Project Managers.

Skills

Technical program management

Infrastructure delivery

Budget management

Risk management

Executive stakeholder management

Leadership

Cross-site delivery

Scheduling tools

PMP/PgMP/PMI-ACP/PRINCE2

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IT/Construction Management

Tools

NetBox

Nlyte DCIM

Jira

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager (Delivery)

IREN is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager (Delivery) to lead strategic infrastructure delivery programs supporting the expansion of IREN’s AI cloud platform and hyperscale GPU data centre portfolio. The role is accountable for the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional infrastructure programs from business approval through customer handoff. Working across Engineering, Construction, Operations, Procurement, Site Leadership, and Executive Leadership, this role ensures that strategic infrastructure initiatives are delivered safely, predictably, and aligned with business objectives. The role owns program strategy, governance, prioritization, executive communication, financial oversight, resource planning, and delivery outcomes while leveraging Senior Technical Project Managers and Technical Project Managers to execute individual projects within the program. This role serves as the primary delivery leader for major infrastructure initiatives across IREN’s Canadian operations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of Technical Program or Infrastructure Program Management experience.
• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure delivery programs.
• Strong understanding of compute, networking, storage, and data centre environments.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, and executive stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting hyperscale AI infrastructure or GPU cloud environments.
• Experience delivering multi-site infrastructure expansion programs.
• Familiarity with Dell, NVIDIA, Lenovo, Supermicro, and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Knowledge of ROCE, InfiniBand, or similar technologies.
• Experience with NetBox, Nlyte DCIM, or equivalent platforms.
• Advanced scheduling experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or PRINCE2 certification.

Responsibilities

Program Ownership

• Manage the Technical Program management group
• Own the successful delivery of strategic AI infrastructure programs from initiation through operational handoff.
• Define program objectives, success criteria, governance, and execution strategies.
• Ensure delivery aligns with business priorities, customer commitments, and organizational goals.
• Manage multiple concurrent infrastructure programs supporting IREN's growth strategy.

Delivery Leadership

• Lead programs involving AI Infrastructure Expansion, GPU Cloud Deployment, Data Centre Capacity Growth, Customer Infrastructure Delivery, Rack Deployment Programs, Fibre Infrastructure Programs, Network Expansion, Infrastructure Commissioning, Capacity Enablement, and Multi-site Infrastructure Deployments.
• Provide delivery leadership while coordinating execution performed by Senior Technical Project Managers and Technical Project Managers.

Program Governance

• Establish governance frameworks supporting predictable program delivery.
• Define program milestones, decision gates, and success metrics.
• Manage program scope, dependencies, budgets, schedules, and risks.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with executive expectations.
• Develop scalable delivery frameworks for future programs.

Portfolio & Resource Management

• Prioritize program activities in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Coordinate resource planning across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Technical Project Management teams.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining delivery commitments.
• Support organizational planning for future infrastructure initiatives.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program delivery.
• Communicate program health, financial performance, risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Influence executive decisions through data-driven analysis.
• Build trusted relationships across internal leadership teams and external partners.

Customer Delivery

• Ensure customer infrastructure is delivered in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Coordinate customer-facing milestones, readiness activities, and delivery schedules.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to support successful customer onboarding and infrastructure availability.
• Drive customer satisfaction through predictable and transparent program delivery.

Financial & Risk Management

• Support capital planning, forecasting, and program budgeting.
• Monitor financial performance and resource utilization.
• Identify strategic delivery risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure long-lead procurement activities remain aligned with delivery schedules.

Organizational Leadership

• Provide functional leadership to Senior Technical Project Managers and Technical Project Managers assigned to delivery programs.
• Mentor delivery teams and promote best practices.
• Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement across governance and delivery methodologies.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering some of Canada’s most advanced data centre and high-performance computing infrastructure projects — working alongside experienced engineering, construction, and project management teams.

You’ll take on a high-impact coordination role with real accountability, gain exposure to hyperscale environments, and help build the execution systems that allow IREN to scale its capital project portfolio efficiently.

For engineers and project professionals looking to move beyond single-project roles, this position offers a direct path into multi-project capital delivery leadership in a fast-growing, purpose-driven company.

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

Additional Information:

• Location: Canada – Multiple Sites
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel as required across Canadian and US operations
• Flexibility: IREN operates across multiple countries / time zones. Must have a flexible approach to work hours.
• Internal Stakeholders: Engineering, Operations, Construction, Procurement, Site Leadership, TPMs, TIPMs, and external vendors

Job Benefits

The IREN Package

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region, but the tentative Salary Range is $120,000 to $185,000
• Total Compensation packagemay beinclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with theHigh-DeductibleHealth Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• RRSP with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. By applying for this position and submitting your resume and application materials, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Statement available on our website at www.iren.com.