Staff TPM, Cloud Platform & Data Center Ops

Zscaler; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zscaler seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager, Platform Services to drive complex data center projects globally, from inception to deployment, while negotiating with providers for colocation, IP transit, and dark fiber. You’ll review vendor performance and align technical and product teams to business needs, communicating clearly across executives and engineers.

You will thrive in ambiguity, act as an owner, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated curiosity and exploration of AI tools to enhance workflows.
• 8+ years of project management experience in data center operations, global carrier services, or related infrastructure roles.
• Proven experience in vendor management, including commercial agreements and contract negotiations.
• Deep technical understanding of cloud and data center operations, infrastructure, and carrier networks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, source, negotiate, and deliver complex data center projects globally from inception to deployment.
• Negotiate with data center and carrier providers for colocation space, IP transit, dark fiber, and wave services while ensuring regional compliance.
• Conduct regular business and service reviews with global vendors to maintain high standards of service and delivery.
• Collaborate with technical and product teams to assess business requirements and track delivery of services to ensure timely utilization.
• Communicate updates to cross-functional partners, tailoring messaging from executive summaries to detailed technical briefings.

Skills

AI tool curiosity

8+ years PM

Vendor management

Cloud/DC ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related

Tools

Jira

Asana

Google Suite

Job description

Zscaler seeks a Staff Technical Program Manager, Platform Services to drive complex data center projects globally, from inception to deployment, while negotiating with providers for colocation, IP transit, and dark fiber. You’ll review vendor performance and align technical and product teams to business needs, communicating clearly across executives and engineers.

You will thrive in ambiguity, act as an owner, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver high-impact outcomes in a fast-paced,