Data Center Programs Lead

Smartlink LLC; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartlink LLC in Pecos, TX seeks a Data Center Program Manager to lead end-to-end data center programs, including design, construction, capacity planning, and operations readiness. You'll build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, manage budgets, forecasts, and schedules, and drive improvements across facilities, network, and vendors to ensure uptime and reliability.

This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple high-scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in data center ops or infrastructure programs.
• Experience leading teams and projects; strong communication skills.
• PMP/PgMP or similar certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with internal customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee data center programs including buildouts, expansions, migrations, and upgrades.
• Develop and execute program plans covering capacity, deployment, commissioning, and readiness timelines.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams across facilities, IT, network, and vendors.
• Report program status, risks, and financials to leadership regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Smartlink LLC in Pecos, TX seeks a Data Center Program Manager to lead end-to-end data center programs, including design, construction, capacity planning, and operations readiness. You'll build strong relationships with customers and internal teams, manage budgets, forecasts, and schedules, and drive improvements across facilities, network, and vendors to ensure uptime and reliability.

This role requires strategic thinking, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple high-scale