Strategic Data Center Program Manager

Linesight; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in a fast-paced setting. You will oversee multiple projects, maintain strong client relations, and drive governance, reporting, and risk management to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments, plus a solid foundation in schedule and cost controls and stakeholder management. A degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or Senior Project Manager on large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience 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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Data center experience

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex data center programs in a fast-paced setting. You will oversee multiple projects, maintain strong client relations, and drive governance, reporting, and risk management to ensure on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates bring experience in hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical environments, plus a solid foundation in schedule and cost controls and stakeholder management. A degree in engineering or construction management is preferred.