Technical Program Manager

Astreya; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an Sr Technical Program Manager (Data Center New Build) to serve as the central coordinator for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds from cable start to Production Ready. The role acts as the glue between Design, Engineering, Construction and Deployment teams, ensuring milestones are tracked and dates are committed.

The candidate will influence cross-functional partners, manage risks, and drive accountability across multiple sites, with 15–30% travel.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive PM/Program Management experience in data center construction, network infrastructure, or critical facility deployment.
• Experience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple workstreams and cross-functional dependencies.
• Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain deployment milestones from Cable Start to Production Ready for assigned buildings.
• Lead or co-lead New Build coordination calls with cross-functional teams and partners.
• Coordinate deployment across 2–4 concurrent sites, tracking hardware delivery SLAs and material logistics.
• Identify schedule risks early and create SEVs for blockers; escalate when needed.
• Contribute to process standardization and mentor incoming DEMs.

Skills

Data center networking

Cross-functional leadership

Project tracking tools

AI workflow automation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/CE/CS or related field

PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification

BICSI RCDD/CDCDP certification

Job description

The Sr Technical Program Manager, also known as the Data Center New Build Program Manager serves as the central coordination point for network infrastructure deployment at new data center builds — from cable start through Production Ready (PR). This role is "the glue" between Design, Engineering, Construction and Network Deployment teams and all cross-functional partners, ensuring milestones are tracked, dates are committed, and teams are aligned across every phase of the network build.

The DEM heavily influences cross-functional teams to provide and commit to dates, serves as the single source of truth for deployment milestones, and drives accountability when timelines slip. This is not a passive tracking role — it requires deep technical fluency in Data Center network infrastructure, the ability to navigate complex multi-team political dynamics, and the confidence to elevate blockers to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Milestone Coordination & Tracking

• Own and maintain the New Build Deployment Tracker for assigned buildings — tracking milestones from Cable Ready to Production Ready (PR)
• Drive weekly New Build coordination calls with cross-functional and internal teams
• Integrate with construction and network schedules and maintain alignment between multiple schedule sources

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Lead or co-lead New Build calls starting at cable start for data centers being built
• Post weekly program updates — highlighting new/changed risks, milestone achievements, and upcoming milestone dates
• Serve as the bridge between Construction Managers, Deployment Engineers, Connectivity Engineers, and all supporting teams
• Influence cross-functional partners to provide and commit to dates
• Facilitate SEV creation and escalation for schedule risks and cross-team blockers

Site Deployment Execution

• Coordinate network infrastructure deployment across multiple concurrent buildings (typically 2–4 simultaneous sites)
• Track hardware delivery SLAs, material logistics (warehouse locations, shipping from nearest facility), and upstream dependencies
• Understand and manage differences between building types
• Monitor and drive resolution of deployment blockers

Risk Management & Escalation

• Identify schedule risks early by understanding SLA back-off calculations and hardware delivery timelines relative to project milestones
• Create and manage SEVs for deployment blockers
• Proactively communicate timeline impacts — provide specific information about expected impacts and revised timelines
• Escalate to leadership when cross-functional commitments are not being met

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to template standardization across building types
• Conduct lessons-learned reviews to identify recurring gaps in the deployment process
• Mentor and train incoming DEMs through reverse shadow model and milestone sessions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of data center network infrastructure and production network layers
• Familiarity with network deployment processes: rack & stack, provisioning, circuit audits, device scanning, and activation/undrain workflows
• Understanding of material logistics: hardware delivery SLAs, BOM management, warehouse operations, and vendor coordination
• Proficiency with project tracking tools
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and agentic frameworks for workflow automation and reporting

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to influence without authority across cross-functional teams simultaneously
• Comfort navigating political dynamics between organizations — diplomatically asserting ownership of network deployment milestones
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, high-pressure environments where schedules are aggressive and remediation cycles are frequent
• Outstanding communication skills — ability to distill complex multi-site status into clear leadership readouts
• Track record of driving accountability: following up, not accepting "we'll get to it next week" when milestones are at risk

Experience

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in project/program management within data center construction, network infrastructure, telecommunications, or critical facility deployment
• Experience managing projects in the $1M–$10M range with multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional dependencies
• Direct experience with data center construction phases: foundation, cable start, TFO, commissioning, and network turn-up
• Experience working with MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and field operations teams in a data center environment
• Prior experience in hyperscale data center environments (Google, AWS, Microsoft, or similar) strongly preferred

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field — or equivalent professional experience (8+ years in data center/network deployment)
• PMP, CAPM, or CSM certification preferred but not required
• BICSI RCDD, CDCDP, or similar data center/cabling certifications are a plus

Additional Requirements

• Travel required: 15–30% to data center campuses for site visits and/or workshops
• Ability to obtain site access badges and pass background checks for data center facilities
• Flexibility to support critical deployment milestones outside standard hours (energization events, SEV response)
• Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law