Senior Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure Programs

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan matching

Professional development reimbursement

11 holidays + PTO accrual

Sabbatical after 3/10 years + annual 1

Remote office stipend

Internet reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Wellable subscription

Job summary

Vultr is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead turn-up, onboarding, and validation of data center infrastructure, from physical install to production readiness. You will orchestrate compute, networking, storage, and GPU deployment for scalable, stable platforms.

You will collaborate with Engineering to improve reliability, automation, and delivery frameworks, and coordinate with multiple teams to meet tight deadlines and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading large-scale infrastructure deployments or cloud/data center turn-ups.
• Demonstrated SDLC expertise across complex programs.
• Experience with AI accelerators (NVIDIA, AMD) and high-speed GPU interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end execution from hardware power-on to production readiness.
• Coordinate deployment of OS, firmware, BIOS, hypervisors, and cluster management for new server fleets.
• Serve as central bridge between Software, Network, Storage, and Infra Ops teams.

Skills

Infra program leadership

SDLC expertise

AI accelerators

GPU interconnects

Data center networks

Linux systems

Distributed storage

Dependency management

Deadline management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

PMP

PgMP

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Vultr Cares

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting
• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year
• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan
• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
• $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company paid Wellable subscription

Join Vultr

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end turn-up, onboarding, and validation of data center infrastructure — from physical installation to a fully operational, production-ready state. In this role, you will orchestrate the delivery of compute, networking, storage, and GPU infrastructure, ensuring our next-generation high-performance platforms are delivered on time, highly stable, and fully optimized. This role sits within the Engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

Program Execution

• Drive end-to-end execution from hardware power-on to production readiness, managing timelines across automated provisioning, compute, storage, and networking setups.
• Coordinate the deployment of operating systems, firmware, BIOS configurations, hypervisors, and cluster management software onto new server fleets.

Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Act as the central bridge between Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Storage Engineering, Server Fleet & Automation, Bare Metal, Orchestration, Security, Platform, and Infra Ops teams.
• Unblock technical issues, align delivery schedules, and serve as the single point of contact for tracking critical path dependencies and managing engineering risks.

Software Development & Platform Partnership

• Partner with engineering to improve cluster turn-up reliability, repeatability, and automation — reducing time-to-serve for new capacity. Identify bottlenecks and systemic gaps across the deployment pipeline and drive durable fixes in tooling, process, and software.
• Partner with engineering to scope, test, and deploy custom, client-requested infrastructure architectures.
• Convert unique client requirements into repeatable, standardized product offerings and automated delivery frameworks.
• Collaborate directly with developers to define technical requirements, review architectural designs, and deliver core backend features that drive long-term platform stability and scalability.

Customer & Stakeholder Alignment

• Interface directly with strategic customer technical teams as the main point of contact for engineering requirements.
• Work with Infrastructure Operations, Solutions, Product, and Customer Success to align technical delivery with business commitments.

Qualifications

Technical Depth & Program Leadership

• 10+ years leading large-scale infrastructure deployments, cloud/data center turn-ups, or technical program lifecycles
• Demonstrated software development lifecycle (SDLC) expertise
• Technical familiarity with AI accelerators (NVIDIA, AMD), high-speed GPU interconnects, and cluster topologies
• Strong knowledge of data center networks (BGP, leaf-spine), Linux systems, and distributed storage
• Proven track record managing complex dependencies, implementing validation testing, and meeting strict deadlines

Strategy, Business & Communication

• Ability to create structure out of uncertainty, identify bottlenecks early, and drive solutions
• Strong written and verbal skills, with proven ability to align cross-functional teams and leadership
• Analytical mindset using metrics to track program health and drive decisions

Education & Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or master's degree is a plus.
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.
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Compensation

$130,00 - $170,000

Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

INCLUSION & PRIVACY

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

We also take your privacy seriously. We handle personal information responsibly and follow applicable laws, including U.S. privacy rules and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Your data is used only for legitimate business purposes and is protected with proper security measures.

Where allowed by law, applicants may request details about the data we collect, access or delete their information, withdraw consent for its use, and opt out of nonessential communications. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy https://www.vultr.com/legal/privacy/.