Associate Director - Program Manager

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

3d•$160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking dynamic and driven Associate Director Program Managers to support a leading hyperscale data center client with multiple site development opportunities across the United States. The role is part of a growing program delivery team supporting the client’s pre-lease development activities. Program Managers oversee multiple data center deals at once, guiding progress from Letter of Intent (LOI) through lease execution and coordinating cross-functional groups across design, energy, cost, schedule, and real estate. Success requires thriving in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating urgency, and influencing stakeholders to deliver outcomes across complex projects. The position may involve on-site presence, with requirements subject to change based on client needs. The base salary range is $160,000–$175,000 USD. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Turner & Townsend describes its working environment as healthy, productive, and flexible, with an emphasis on work-life balance.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes across diverse teams and competing priorities.
Experience with project controls, scheduling, cost management, program management, or capital project delivery.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Data center, mission critical, real estate development, infrastructure, or construction experience.
Experience working in a client-facing consulting environment.
Exposure to site selection, development, leasing, or pre-construction activities.
Familiarity with large-scale capital programs and portfolio reporting.
Dynamic and proactive approach.
High sense of urgency.
Adaptable communication style across varying stakeholder groups.
Strong executive presence.
Collaborative mindset.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Results-driven and outcome-focused.
Comfort operating in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.

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 and 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 internal and client stakeholders.
Develop and maintain program reporting, dashboards, key metrics, risk registers, 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.