Data Center Program Manager: Lead Complex Projects

Linesight; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in a client‑facing role. You will oversee governance, schedule, cost, and risk, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will drive reporting to senior stakeholders, manage dependencies across design, construction, and commissioning, and maintain strong client relationships in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or Senior Project Manager on large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong background delivering data center projects (hyperscale, colocation, or mission‑critical environments preferred).
• Excellent understanding of project and programme controls, including schedule, cost, and risk.
• Experience working in a client‑side or consultancy environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in fast‑track, high‑pressure environments.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications (PMP, APM, RICS, etc.) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex data center programs across multiple projects or phases.
• Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and providing strategic leadership.
• Oversee programme governance, controls, reporting, and assurance.
• Ensure effective integration of schedule, cost, risk, and change management across the programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, cost managers, and project controls specialists.
• Drive consistency in delivery standards, best practices, and reporting.
• Proactively identify programme‑level risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement, contracting strategy, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage dependencies between design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior client stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

Program management

Data center delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Client relationship

Risk management

Communication

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in a client‑facing role. You will oversee governance, schedule, cost, and risk, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

You will drive reporting to senior stakeholders, manage dependencies across design, construction, and commissioning, and maintain strong client relationships in a fast‑paced environment.