Senior Data Center Programs Lead (Hybrid)

Ramboll; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Investment in your development

Leadership guidance and mentorship

Valuing individual contributions

Inspiration from colleagues and varied

Long-term thinking at a foundation‑own

Visible leadership role in North Amer.

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Program Manager & Key Client Lead, Data Centers, to own the integrated relationship with a priority North American client and lead multidisciplinary teams across power systems, interconnection, and construction support. You will translate client needs into a coordinated Ramboll program plan and drive growth with a focus on value, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will guide senior client interactions, manage cross-functional resources, and develop annual

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project, program, or client management with multidisciplinary delivery.
• Power engineering expertise across utilities, substations, generation, and interconnection.
• Data centre sector experience with developers, hyperscalers, or providers preferred.
• Strong client leadership: build senior relationships and drive account plans.
• Team leadership across disciplines and locations with coaching responsibility.
• Experience with CRM and project financial systems; Maconomy valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-to-large multidisciplinary data center infrastructure projects through delivery lifecycle.
• Direct project managers, technical leads, subconsultants, and vendors to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Utilize Maconomy and other Ramboll financial systems for controls and forecasting.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks early and drive corrective actions.
• Develop repeatable processes and digital deliverables to improve speed and quality across the portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Power systems

Data center

Client leadership

CRM

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/energy/power systems engineering

Tools

Maconomy

CRM systems

Job description

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Program Manager & Key Client Lead, Data Centers, to own the integrated relationship with a priority North American client and lead multidisciplinary teams across power systems, interconnection, and construction support. You will translate client needs into a coordinated Ramboll program plan and drive growth with a focus on value, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will guide senior client interactions, manage cross-functional resources, and develop annual