Remote-Friendly Hyperscale Data Center Program Manager

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center construction programs from planning through handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure programs meet Switch standards and schedules.

You will develop schedules, track scope and cost, and drive issue resolution across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience managing construction projects.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through handover.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Understanding of construction sequencing and field execution.
• Experience using project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or Smartsheet.
• PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of hyperscale data center construction programs, from pre-construction through handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.
• Track scope, schedule, and cost performance against commitments.
• Lead risk identification and maintain program risk registers.
• Own mitigation plans and track risk resolution through project completion.
• Manage change control processes, including evaluation of change orders and scope impacts.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and design intent for alignment and constructability.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, field changes, and design clarifications.
• Partner with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable codes.
• Maintain dashboards and weekly reporting for leadership.
• Highlight key risks, issues, and required decisions in executive updates.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings and drive alignment.
• Support punch‑list completion and contractual closeout requirements.
• Travel up to 30% as required.

Skills

Ownership of programs

Risk anticipation

Cross-functional communication

Ambiguity management

Stakeholder influence

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Smartsheet

Job description

Switch is seeking a Technical Program Manager II to lead end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center construction programs from planning through handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure programs meet Switch standards and schedules.

You will develop schedules, track scope and cost, and drive issue resolution across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Travel up to 30% is required.