Data Center - Senior TPM Portfolio Manager

Cerebras Systems

2d • $220,000 - $260,000 • Remote

About The Position

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.
Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.
Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
The Role:
Cerebras is building some of the most advanced AI systems on the planet. Behind that is a new class of data center—high-density, high-performance, and built at speed. We’re looking for a Technical Program Manager to drive execution across engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC). This is not a coordination role. This is an ownership role.

Requirements

• 8–15+ years in data center or mission-critical infrastructure delivery
• Experience in EPC or owner-side delivery
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
• Proven ability to deliver on aggressive schedules
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity
• Strong field presence and technical depth

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end Data Center Delivery execution across data center builds
• Own schedule, scope, and cross-functional alignment
• Ensure seamless execution from design to commissioning
• Build and manage integrated EPC schedules
• Drive critical path execution and recovery plans
• Lead weekly execution reviews with contractors and internal teams
• Align engineering, supply chain, construction, and commissioning
• Eliminate gaps between design intent and field execution
• Resolve technical interfaces (power, cooling, controls, network)
• Track long-lead equipment
• Ensure procurement stays ahead of construction
• Mitigate supply chain risks early
• Work directly with general contractors and trades
• Resolve RFIs and field issues
• Ensure execution matches design and schedule
• Coordinate commissioning across systems
• Drive readiness for Ready for Service (RFS)
• Ensure sites are operational
• Identify risks early and drive mitigation
• Maintain visibility into issues and blockers
• Step in and solve problems
• Provide concise updates to leadership
• Escalate with solutions and trade-offs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees