Hyperscale Data Center Program Lead | Remote + Travel

Edison Smart®; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead hyperscale data center programs across the United States. This remote role involves coordinating client and vendor teams, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management to ensure safe, timely delivery.

You will oversee multiple projects, sites, contractors, and engineering teams, reporting progress to senior stakeholders and driving best practices across programs. 50% travel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program or construction management experience.
• Strong understanding of MEP, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing large project teams and multiple contractors.
• Experience with hyperscale clients or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~50% across the U.S.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Excellent client-facing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of hyperscale data center programs from planning through handover.
• Manage multiple projects, workstreams, and teams across sites.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, resources, milestones, and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate with hyperscale clients, GC's, EPCs, MEP contractors, commissioning teams, and vendors.
• Drive delivery across electrical, mechanical, controls, BMS/EPMS, and commissioning scopes.
• Monitor program performance, risks, and commercial performance.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings with clear progress reporting.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management

Construction Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead hyperscale data center programs across the United States. This remote role involves coordinating client and vendor teams, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management to ensure safe, timely delivery.

You will oversee multiple projects, sites, contractors, and engineering teams, reporting progress to senior stakeholders and driving best practices across programs. 50% travel required.