Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale data center construction projects across the United States for a high-profile tech client. This role combines strategic program oversight with hands-on management of complex, mission-critical facilities to ensure alignment with client objectives for cost, schedule, and quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a portfolio of hyperscale data center construction projects across multiple U.S. locations.
- Develop and maintain program-level plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring alignment with AWS standards and business goals.
- Oversee design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases for data centers.
- Monitor project performance using KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, safety, and compliance.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and cost control requirements throughout delivery.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for AWS stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Drive governance, reporting, and stage-gate readiness across the program.
- Collaborate with cost controls, scheduling, and risk management teams to maintain program health.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Promote innovation and share best practices across the portfolio.
- Manage risk assessments and mitigation strategies for mission-critical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with AWS security and operational standards throughout project lifecycle.
- Support procurement of long-lead equipment and manage vendor relationships.
- Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and support staff across the program.
- Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports for senior leadership visibility.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.