Associate Director - Program Manager

We are seeking dynamic and driven Associate Director Program Managers to support a leading hyperscale data center client in managing multiple site development opportunities across the United States.

This role sits within a rapidly growing program delivery team supporting the client's pre-lease development activities. Program Managers will oversee multiple data center deals simultaneously, driving progress from Letter of Intent (LOI) through lease execution while coordinating cross-functional stakeholder groups including design, energy, cost, schedule, and real estate teams.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and confidently influence stakeholders to drive outcomes across complex projects.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead up to five concurrent data center site development opportunities from LOI through lease execution.
• Drive program governance, action tracking, risk management, and decision-making processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning design, power/energy, cost management, scheduling, real estate, and client leadership.
• Monitor critical milestones and proactively identify and resolve issues affecting deal progression.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and executive-level updates with both internal and client stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program reporting, dashboards, key metrics, risks, and action logs.
• Ensure alignment between project objectives, commercial requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Drive accountability across stakeholders and maintain momentum toward successful lease execution.
• Escalate risks and issues appropriately while proposing practical mitigation strategies.