Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs for critical data center mechanical systems. Remote work available for US-based candidates with no visa sponsorship.

The role focuses on structuring ambiguous initiatives, aligning stakeholders, and delivering projects with clear risk, metrics, and outcomes. Strong program management and HVAC expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Master's Degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Industrial or commercial HVAC experience required.
• Familiarity with mechanical cooling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify stakeholders and prioritize objectives.
• Monitor progress and risks, proposing mitigation plans.
• Measure and publish program metrics for decision-making.
• Organize ambiguous projects into clear long-term objectives.
• Build effective program teams and address their needs.
• Guide alignment on timelines and deliverables for projects.
• Develop change management rollout plans including impact analysis.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience

Master's Degree and/or PE license preferred

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Data Center Mechanical Technical Program Manager to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space.

This role will drive cross-functional technical programs that support critical data center mechanical systems and long-range operational objectives. The position will bring structure to ambiguous initiatives, align stakeholders around priorities and delivery timelines, and help ensure programs move forward with clear visibility into risks, metrics, and outcomes. The ideal candidate will partner closely with project teams to support change management, maintain momentum, and strengthen execution across complex mechanical workstreams.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $165,000 – $195,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify stakeholders and prioritize objectives
• Monitor progress and risks, proposing mitigation plans
• Measure and publish program metrics for decision-making
• Organize ambiguous projects into clear long-term objectives
• Build effective program teams and address their needs
• Guide alignment on timelines and deliverables for projects
• Develop change management rollout plans including impact analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Master's Degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial or commercial HVAC experience required
• Familiarity with mechanical cooling systems preferred

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.