Program Manager

JLL•Chicago, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Program Manager – Substation and Power Generation Design Position Summary The Program Manager – Substation and Power Generation Design will lead the development, governance, and deployment of standardized processes and design frameworks for data center power infrastructure, including substations, switchyards, and on-site power generation (OSP) systems. This role will organize governance principles, stage-gate processes, design standards, and risk management frameworks. The Program Manager will partner closely with engineering subject matter experts (SMEs), power development teams, utility stakeholders, and deployment organizations to create scalable, repeatable standards that support future data center growth and power generation initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain governance principles for data center power development programs.
Define standardized frameworks for: Substation development and deployment, On-site power generation (OSP) development and deployment, Utility interconnection and power delivery processes, Substation and OSP ownership, interface, and scope boundaries.
Establish consistent stage-gate processes, approval milestones, and decisionmaking criteria across power infrastructure projects.
Translate lessons learned and industry best practices into documented standards and deployment requirements.
Manage and enhance power infrastructure standards repositories and design libraries within VDC’s document control ecosystem
Create and manage program roadmaps, milestones, critical path activities, and deliverables.
Identify program risks, decision points, escalation triggers, and mitigation strategies throughout the power infrastructure lifecycle.
Track readiness for permitting, mobilization, design, procurement, construction, and deployment activities.
Support key program deliverables, including utility-facing permitting and deployment readiness milestones.
Facilitate executive-level reporting on program status, risks, resource needs, and strategic recommendations.
Partner with engineering leaders and SMEs to capture technical requirements and operational lessons learned.
Facilitate alignment between engineering, development, deployment, and operations needs.
Interface with third-party program management resources, consultants, and engineering partners.