Program Controls Lead, Data Center Project Development

Meta; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Program Controls Lead for Data Center Project Development to drive global project controls initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead Quarter-Close, Capacity Planning, Long-Range Planning, and annual budget processes, delivering executive-ready analytics and risk insights.

You will oversee tooling, pursue automation, mentor team members, and partner with finance, engineering and operations. Travel estimated at 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, Real Estate Development, or capital project consulting.
• 5+ years in construction project controls or program controls, including forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience with executive-level reporting and presentations; ability to synthesize large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of global project controls initiatives and cross-functional partnerships.
• Lead deliverables for Quarter-Close, Continuous Capacity Planning, Long-Range Planning, and Annual Budget and reporting.
• Provide programmatic analytics for Cost, Schedule, Change, and Risk information; produce leadership insights.
• Oversee project controls tooling, process improvements, and automation opportunities; mentor team.
• Act as primary contact for cross-functional peers; travel ~25%.

Skills

Executive reporting

Cross-functional leadership

AI strategy awareness

Education

Master's Degree (MBA or related)

Tools

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

Program Controls Lead, Data Center Project Development Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and implementation of critical global project controls execution team initiatives, including operationalizing and tracking team-level goals, identifying & implementing efficiency opportunities, and fostering cross-functional partnerships
• Lead global Project Controls deliverable efforts for Quarter-Close process, Continuous Capacity Planning (CP), Long-Range Planning, and Annual Budget establishment & reporting for the Project Controls team, including calendar/deliverable communication, cross-functional interface (Systems and Business Intelligence/Tooling, Capacity & Deployment Strategy Planning, Business Controls Operations, etc.), programmatic cash flow trends / analytics, and lead packaging of final deliverables to business partners (Strategic Planning and Analytics, Finance, Accounting)
• Provide programmatic analytics for Cost, Schedule, Change, and Risk information as well as correlation with other technical pillars, to identify insights for leadership through monthly and quarterly reporting
• Analyze, organize, and support communication of Project Controls commercial health (financial, change, and risk) with Area Project Controls Managers, Leads, Design Engineering and Construction leadership, and business partners
• Oversees holistic project controls tooling including process improvements, system stability and strategic improvements
• Support the development and execution of the AI strategy for project controls, identifying and implementing opportunities for automation and advanced analytics to enhance efficiency and foresight
• Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for cross-functional peers and team members regarding project controls questions and issues
• Maintain relationships with Key Internal Partners through ongoing communication, performance feedback, and collaboration on programmatic initiatives
• Providing training, mentoring, and support for Project Controls team members on Project Controls processes when needed
• Approximately 25% travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in construction, Real Estate Development, or capital project consulting
• 5+ years in construction project controls or program controls, including forecasting and financial reporting
• Proven experience with executive level reporting and presentations including mastery in PowerPoint/Google Slides. Experience synthesizing large data sets into simple and impactful insights and information
• Experience leading highly complex programs and initiatives within a matrixed organization from start to finish

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Program Management experience at a data center developer or large technology company
• Management consulting experience for large corporations
• Master's Degree in business administration, finance, economics, construction, engineering, or similar
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.