Strategic Data Center Program Manager

Linesight; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in New York. You will drive multi-project initiatives, serve as the primary client interface, and provide strategic leadership across governance, scheduling, cost, and risk.

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure best practices, manage dependencies, and deliver concise reporting to senior stakeholders. A client-facing and results-driven mindset is essential in our fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or Senior Project Manager on large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong background delivering data center projects (hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments preferred).
• Excellent understanding of project and programme controls, including schedule, cost, and risk.
• Experience working in a client-side or consultancy environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in fast-track, high-pressure environments.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications (PMP, APM, RICS, etc.) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex data center programs, often comprising multiple concurrent projects or phases.
• Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and providing strategic leadership.
• Oversee programme governance, controls, reporting, and assurance.
• Ensure effective integration of schedule, cost, risk, and change management across the programme.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, cost managers, and project controls specialists.
• Drive consistency in delivery standards, best practices, and reporting.
• Proactively identify programme‑level risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support procurement, contracting strategy, and stakeholder coordination.
• Manage dependencies between design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide clear, concise reporting to senior client stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills

Program management

Data center projects

Project controls

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Leadership & communication

Fast-paced environments

PM certifications

Education

Engineering/Construction management degree

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in New York. You will drive multi-project initiatives, serve as the primary client interface, and provide strategic leadership across governance, scheduling, cost, and risk.

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure best practices, manage dependencies, and deliver concise reporting to senior stakeholders. A client-facing and results-driven mindset is essential in our fast-paced environment.