Senior Data Center Architecture Program Manager

STN Incorporated; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

FSA Health + DepCare

401(k) Plan

Unlimited PTO

Holidays Paid

Cell Phone Allowance

Collaborative culture

Job summary

STN Incorporated in Odessa, TX is seeking a Senior Data Center Architecture Program Manager to lead the most complex data center programs with a focus on end-to-end governance and cross-functional collaboration.

You will own high-stakes initiatives, define reference architectures, and drive procurement and capital approvals, with regular executive reviews and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years owning data center or large capital infrastructure programs.
• Track record delivering multi-million-dollar builds on schedule.
• Fluent in data center electrical and mechanical design tradeoffs.
• Proven management of GC/A&E/OEM ecosystems.
• Executive communication and capital-approval experience.
• Willing to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Own the most complex or highest-risk data center build and expansion programs.
• Define reference architectures and program playbooks with design and operations leads.
• Manage general contractors, A&E firms, and OEMs against schedule and budget.
• Drive long-lead procurement strategy for power, cooling, and network equipment.
• Lead executive-level program reviews and capital gate approvals.
• Mentor program managers and improve portfolio governance.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

GC/A&E/OEM mgmt

Site travel

Education

PMP, PE, or CM credential

Job description

Senior Data Center Architecture Program Manager

Location: Odessa, TX | Work model: Hybrid, with site travel

About the role

Senior program leader for the data center architecture portfolio. Owns the hardest multi-site programs end to end and sets the standards the rest of the PM team follows.

What you’ll do

• Own the most complex or highest-risk data center build and expansion programs.
• Define reference architectures and program playbooks with design and operations leads.
• Manage general contractors, A&E firms, and OEMs against schedule and budget.
• Drive long-lead procurement strategy for power, cooling, and network equipment.
• Lead executive-level program reviews and capital gate approvals.
• Mentor program managers and improve portfolio governance.

What we’re looking for

• 8+ years owning data center or large capital infrastructure programs.
• Track record delivering multi-million-dollar builds on schedule.
• Deep fluency in data center electrical and mechanical design tradeoffs.
• Proven management of GC/A&E/OEM ecosystems.
• Executive communication and capital-approval experience.
• Willing to travel to sites.

Nice to have

• PMP, PE, or CM credential.
• Hyperscale or AI data center program experience.
• Experience opening new markets or greenfield sites.
• Prior team leadership or people management.

Compensation

• Full-Time, Exempt
• $190,000 – $240,000/year, DOE and Location

Benefits

• Health Coverage – Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA Health and Dependent Care available
• 401(k) Plan
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays Paid
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Collaborative, growth-driven culture

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference verification. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.