Program Development Manager, Data Center Design and Construction

Meta Careers; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Program Development Manager for Data Center Design and Construction in Menlo Park to lead end-to-end planning for new builds and lease projects that power AI and billions of users. You will own budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional coordination with finance, site acquisition, energy, and design teams to deliver complex programs.

Influence decisions at scale with executive-level communication, drive process improvements, and shape the portfolio strategy for multi-project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial construction management.
• Experience managing large-scale programs (data centers or mission-critical facilities).
• Strong financial acumen—budgets at hundreds of millions.
• Expert scheduling capability (P6, MS Project) with critical-path analysis.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning for New Build and Lease projects, including cost estimating and site evaluations.
• Drive strategy to meet capacity demand and optimize scheduling/budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functionally between Site Acquisition, Energy, Finance, Capacity Planning, Design and Construction.
• Perform strategic analysis of the pipeline to optimize site sequencing and delivery timelines.
• Present recommendations and trade-offs to leadership to meet capacity plans.

Skills

Commercial construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling (P6/MS Project)

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

AI workflow integration

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Join Meta's Data Center Planning & Development team at the forefront of one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in history. As a Program Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Meta's global data center portfolio — driving the planning/preconstruction strategy for both New Build and Lease programs that power AI and billions of connected users.This is a high-visibility role where your work directly influences multi-billion-dollar investment decisions, GW-scale capacity delivery, and the speed at which Meta can bring new infrastructure online.- Impact at scale — Decisions to shape a global portfolio measured in gigawatts and billions of dollars.- Speed & complexity — Meta's infrastructure growth is unprecedented; - Seat at the table — Direct exposure to VP/Director-level leadership and cross-company strategy.Program Development Manager, Data Center Design and Construction Responsibilities:Lead Planning Strategy — Own the end-to-end planning for New Build and/or Lease projects, including cost estimating, site evaluations and procurement/supply chain. Drive strategy to meet capacity demandDrive Cost & Schedule Excellence — Develop and maintain programmatic-level budgets and scheduling coordinationidentify risks early and present mitigation strategies to leadershipCapital Expenditure management: Continuous improvement on baseline costs and cash flow projection for all the planning projects. Coordination with the finance team for budget alignmentCoordinate Cross-Functionally — Serve as the connective tissue between Site Acquisition, Energy, Finance, Capacity planning, Design and Construction (DEC) teams to build an integrated plan of record for each projectLeasing: Technical analysis of the schedule, cost, and risk assessment for the leasing portfolioShape the Portfolio — Perform strategic analysis of the pipeline to optimize site sequencing, resource allocation, and delivery timelines against GW demand targetsInfluence Decisions at Scale — Present recommendations and trade-off analyses to meet the capacity planStudy multiple scenarios and drive alignment across pillars on scope, schedule, and budgetInnovate & Improve — Continuously develop new processes, tools, and frameworks that accelerate delivery and reduce cost across the programMinimum Qualifications:10+ years of experience in commercial construction management — preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, contracting, and cost managementDemonstrated ability to manage large-scale, complex programs (data centers, mission-critical facilities, or equivalent infrastructure preferred)Strong financial acumen — comfortable building and defending budgets at the hundreds-of-millions-dollar scaleExpert-level scheduling capability (P6, MS Project, or equivalent) with experience in critical-path analysis and schedule risk assessmentProven ability to lead without authority across matrixed, cross-functional organizationsExceptional communication and presentation skills — ability to distill complex technical information into clear, actionable narratives for executive audiencesTrack record of identifying process improvements and driving them to implementationPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with power/energy procurement timelines and how they intersect with construction deliveryKnowledge of site selection criteria and due diligence processesExperience managing supply chain and procurement at a programmatic (multi-project) levelDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Background working with lease/colocation programs in addition to ground-up constructionDemonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience in hyperscale data center development or similar mission-critical infrastructureAbout 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].$178,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.