Senior Customer Technical Program Manager - AI Datacenter

Salesonaut; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 258,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead strategic technical programs with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) in Santa Clara, California. This role involves managing complex projects for the deployment of NVIDIA's advanced AI infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and execution involving cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in program management, strong leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. You will enjoy a competitive salary with equity and benefits at a company recognized for its innovation and culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing programs/projects directly with customers.
• Demonstrated experience in program/project management.
• Solid track record of managing large-scale data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagement with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs).
• Integrate datacenter tools and processes for AI factory build-out.
• Assemble and guide cross-functional teams for execution excellence.
• Provide technical direction on server system building.

Skills

Program/project management

Leadership skills

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

At NVIDIA, we are at the forefront of AI and accelerated computing, redefining the world's largest industries and creating a profound impact on society. As part of the Customer Program Management Team, you will lead strategic technical programs with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), driving the deployment of NVIDIA’s innovative AI infrastructure. This role offers a groundbreaking opportunity to work with brand-new technologies, such as the powerful NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 platform, delivering unmatched data center-scale performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading execution and technical engagement directly with CSPs and their ODM/OEM partners.
• Integrating datacenter tools and operationalizing processes for AI factory build-out, resolving any blocking issues to keep projects on track.
• Ensuring reliable assembly of groundbreaking AI infrastructure platforms by working closely with CSP’s ODMs or OEMs to meet specified metrics and schedules.
• Assembling and guiding cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and execution excellence.
• Providing technical direction on server system building in collaboration with subject matter experts, and managing project timelines by proactively resolving blockers.
• Ensure timely delivery of customer-specific features and production deployment.
• Communicate program status, risks, and insights to senior leadership.

What we need to see:

• Demonstrated experience in program/project management involving direct interaction with customers.
• 8+ years of experience managing programs and projects involving direct engagement with customers.
• Strong leadership skills in global, matrixed environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A solid track record of successfully managing complex, large-scale datacenter projects.
• A willingness to continue learning new skills and growing capabilities as NVIDIA ventures into new markets.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Strong customer facing experience
• Deep experience leading technical programs for CSPs.
• Hands‑on expertise in large‑scale compute server build and deployment.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork across globally distributed teams.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative, collaborative, and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 258,750 USD for Level 4, and 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.