Senior Program Manager, Data Center

Iron Mountain; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee complex global programs within their Data Center team. In this role, you'll lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with executive leadership, and implement best practices to drive operational excellence. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in the Data Center industry and relevant project management certifications. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health and wellness plans

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience running complex global programs in the Data Center industry.
• Familiarity with critical infrastructure and colocation services.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee diverse portfolio of business programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to align strategic initiatives.
• Develop standardized operational processes and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Change leadership

Stakeholder influencing

Data center operations knowledge

Education

PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

The Opportunity: Senior Program Manager, Data Center

Iron Mountain is seeking a high-performing Senior Program Manager to join our Iron Mountain Data Centers team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of business programs, strategic and operational initiatives, and change management strategies to ensure strategic outcomes are met on time and within budget. You will join a collaborative Program Management team dedicated to enhancing playbooks and tools to drive operational excellence across our global footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the orchestration and execution of complex, cross-functional strategic programs from initiation through benefits realization to ensure successful delivery of scope and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams and executive leadership to align Data Center strategic and operational initiatives with global corporate functions, providing visibility on progress and risks.
• Develop and implement standardized operational processes and program management best practices to ensure compliance with organizational standards and drive scalable results.

What You’ll Bring

• Substantial experience (ideally circa 8 years +) of running complex global programs and leading matrixed teams within the Data Center industry.
• Strong knowledge of data center facilities operations, critical infrastructure, and colocation services.
• Proven ability in change leadership and influencing stakeholders at all levels, with the ї capacity to simplify complex concepts for executive audiences.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or PRINCE2 certification is highly desired.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
• Paid time off and holidays to support your personal well-being.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans for you and your family (details are location dependent).
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth through our global development programs.

Ready to drive the future of data center excellence? Apply today to join our global team and lead initiatives that make a lasting impact!

#LI-REMOTE

Category: Project/Program Management Group