Vice President, Delivery (Texas)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking an experienced Program Leader to direct large-scale data center delivery programs across multiple GW campuses in Texas, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.

You will guide design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while collaborating with the in-house EPC firm and senior stakeholders across North America. A strong track record in engineering, PM, and cross-functional leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data center delivery across GW campuses
• Proven track record in engineering and program management
• Experience partnering with in-house EPC firms to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs
• Experience managing multi-campus delivery programs across North America
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making in mission-critical operations

Responsibilities

• Direct large-scale data center delivery programs across multiple GW campuses in Texas, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes
• Apply engineering knowledge to guide design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of data centers
• Develop and execute delivery strategies that align with organizational objectives and client expectations across North America
• Partner with the in-house EPC firm to coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Act as senior point of contact for executive stakeholders, clients, and partners
• Establish and enforce best practices in data center operations, risk management, and compliance
• Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and operations staff
• Drive innovation and process improvements to increase efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of data center delivery

Skills

Data center delivery

Program management

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Strategic Planning

Risk assessment

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership presence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

PM certifications (PMP PgMP PRINCE2)

Job description

EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership : Direct large-scale data center delivery programs across multiple GW campuses in Texas, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes
• Engineering Expertise : Apply engineering knowledge to guide design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of data centers
• Strategic Planning : Develop and execute delivery strategies that align with organizational objectives and client expectations across North America
• EPC Collaboration : Partner closely with the dedicated in-house EPC firm to coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities, ensuring seamless integration, accountability, and exceptional delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement : Act as the senior point of contact for executive stakeholders, clients, and partners, ensuring transparency and confidence throughout the delivery process
• Operational Excellence : Establish and enforce best practices in data center operations, risk management, and compliance
• Team Development : Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and operations staff, cultivating a high-performance culture
• Continuous Improvement : Drive innovation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of data center delivery

Requirements

• Extensive experience in data center delivery with specific GW campus program knowledge
• Proven track record in engineering and program management , with the ability to translate technical complexities into actionable strategies
• Direct experience partnering with in-house EPC firms to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs
• Demonstrated success managing multi-campus delivery programs across North America
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making in mission-critical operations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Certifications in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) or data center operations
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly within highly regulated environments