Program Manager - Data Center Construction

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global projects

Competitive compensation

Historic project

Job summary

Black Box is seeking a Program Manager to lead the data center construction program in the United States. You will oversee every phase of the construction roadmap, ensure on-time deliverables, and manage cross-functional teams to maintain safety and quality on-site.

The role demands strong PMO discipline, excellent communication, and the ability to travel up to 20% to support national operations. Join a leader in technology solutions with a storied track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, SCRUM or related certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Program Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction roadmap and timelines across the program.
• Manage day-to-day operations per PMO standards and methodologies.
• Drive safety, excellence, and on-site execution of deliverables.

Skills

PMO standards

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Travel up to 20%

ERP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Six Sigma/Agile/SCRUM

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

SharePoint

PPM tools

Job description

PROGRAM MANAGER - DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

At Black Box, we’re not just constructing buildings — we’re shaping the digital backbone of tomorrow. As a Program Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious infrastructure initiatives in the country: building the largest data center in the United States. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, overseeing every phase of the construction roadmap and ensuring flawless execution across project deliverables and timelines.

In this role, you’ll manage day-to-day operations by applying established PMO standards, processes, and methodologies. You’ll drive excellence, safety, and innovation on-site — setting new benchmarks for what’s possible in modern data center deployment.

Black Box is a global leader in IT solutions, known for delivering cutting-edge technology and best-in-class services. But we’re more than that — we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Our culture is built on integrity, shared ownership, and an unwavering commitment to exceeding expectations.

Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, you’ll find unmatched opportunities for growth, ownership, and recognition here. As one of the world’s largest Technology Solutions Integrators, we offer:

• High-profile, global projects
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A chance to be part of something truly historic

Ready to Build History?
If you’re ready to elevate your career and leave your mark on the future of digital infrastructure, we want to hear from you. Join the team that’s leading the charge — and help us build what’s next.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, SCRUM or related certifications preferred
• Minimum of 5 years Program Management experience
• Excellent service philosophy and understanding the challenges in providing superior customer experience at a national level while controlling costs.
• Superior collaboration and communication skills: team building, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, risk management, product management, negotiation & decision making.
• Ability to work effectively across many internal functional groups to optimize product offerings, create a seamless internal and external customer experience and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to continuously expand and leverage knowledge of market and industry trends and translating to recommending and implementing process and efficiency improvements.
• End-to-end process thinker, with proven experience in leading change within an organization and understands how change affects employees and utilizes strategies to reduce risk to the organization.
• Strong experience handling employee issues and making sound judgment decisions in this area.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, MS Project, PPM tools, ERP, Salesforce.com, workforce management and cloud based technology systems.
• Able and willing to travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 4-years of experience as a Sr. Level manager on site.
• Tenure on sites will be considered a major plus.
• Extensive leadership with field labor, safety, & quality.
• Experience with Procore or ACC or similar.
• Must be willing to be on-site for most of the duration of the project.