Data Center Program Manager

Summary

Join Avicado as a Data Center Program Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our clients' day-to-day activities. You will lead cross-functional teams, oversee strategic planning and execution of data center projects, manage multiple project streams, and develop processes to optimize data center performance. This role requires strong collaboration skills within a remote team environment, expertise in data center operations, and experience managing budgets and contracts. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. Avicado offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401k matching, flexible PTO, remote work, and a philanthropic matching gift program.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in program/project management within data centers, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects
• Strong understanding of data center operations, including capacity planning, infrastructure management, and vendor coordination
• Expertise in working with colocation providers, enterprise IT environments, and cloud service providers
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving real estate, construction, IT, and finance teams
• Proven track record of managing budgets, contracts, and negotiations with vendors and suppliers
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels
• Flexibility to travel as required for project execution and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive data center initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, budget, and timelines
• Oversee strategic planning and execution of data center projects, collaborating with stakeholders across IT, engineering, operations, and compliance teams
• Manage multiple project streams, including infrastructure deployment, capacity planning, and vendor coordination to support scalable growth
• Develop and implement processes to optimize data center performance, operational resilience, and cost efficiency
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, security standards, and compliance measures
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless execution and delivery of projects
• Provide leadership in data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to improve project outcomes and efficiency
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization, presenting key findings and project updates to leadership and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field, law, or business administration (MBA)
• Proven experience with data center negotiation strategies and execution
• Demonstrated expertise in data center leasing and related transactions

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Remote work
• Philanthropic Matching Gift Program