Senior Data Center Programs Lead — Commissioning & Growth

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) match

Employee events

Health & fitness programs

Job summary

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP seeks a Senior Data Center Program Manager to lead delivery of mission-critical data center projects from planning through commissioning and turnover, while driving growth of the Data Center Lifecycle Services Practice.

The role combines hands-on project management with business development, process improvement, and technical expertise across MEP systems, commissioning, and multi-site program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 20+ years of relevant experience in data center, mission-critical facility, or large-scale technology infrastructure project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or portfolio-scale programs.
• Experience working with enterprise and/or hyperscale clients.
• Track record of business development or practice growth contributions.
• Experience developing program governance, processes, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage data center commissioning projects across all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architecture, engineering, controls, MSI, and commissioning agents.
• Oversee schedule, budget, quality, and risk across single- and multi-site programs.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships, including procurement of long-lead critical systems.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status communications.
• Identify and mitigate risks specific to mission-critical infrastructure dependencies.
• Support identification and pursuit of new client opportunities and project pipeline.
• Participate in proposal development, scoping, and pricing discussions for new engagements.
• Build and maintain client relationships that lead to repeat and referral business.
• Represent the practice in industry forums, client meetings, and business development activities.
• Contribute to strategic planning for practice expansion and service line growth.

Skills

Executive stakeholder management

Cost control

Budgeting

Schedule management

Vendor management

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Newcomb & Boyd, LLP seeks a Senior Data Center Program Manager to lead delivery of mission-critical data center projects from planning through commissioning and turnover, while driving growth of the Data Center Lifecycle Services Practice.

The role combines hands-on project management with business development, process improvement, and technical expertise across MEP systems, commissioning, and multi-site program delivery.