Senior Data Center Program Manager

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide enterprise-level leadership for large, multi-project data center construction programs. This role guides multiple Project Managers, ensuring governance, schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across programs exceeding $500M in total value.

Based in the United States, the position involves 75–100% travel to client sites, with travel time billable.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise-level environments.
• Background in data center construction, EPC, construction, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience managing large capital programs exceeding $500M.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical background enabling oversight of technical teams.
• Proven ability to lead senior-level discussions with clients, GCs, and executives.
• Experience managing teams of Project Managers across multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and governance for large-scale data center construction programs.
• Manage multiple Project Managers responsible for electrical, voltage/current systems, mechanical/HVAC, etc.
• Ensure Project Managers execute scope, schedule, and cost responsibilities effectively.
• Maintain high-level accountability for program performance, risk management, and delivery outcomes.
• Serve as the primary interface between client leadership, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive alignment across all projects to ensure consistency in execution, reporting, and decision-making.
• Monitor program-level budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including programs upwards of $500M.
• Identify cross-project risks, dependencies, and constraints, and drive resolution at the program level.
• Establish clear communication channels and ensure full-circle communication across all stakeholders.
• Delegate effectively while holding teams accountable for results.
• Support executive reporting, client updates, and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Delegation skills

Strategic thinking

Financial and risk management

Client and stakeholder management

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Program Manager to provide enterprise-level leadership for large, multi-project data center construction programs. This role guides multiple Project Managers, ensuring governance, schedule, cost, risk, and client alignment across programs exceeding $500M in total value.

Based in the United States, the position involves 75–100% travel to client sites, with travel time billable.