Senior Onsite Technical Program Manager - Data Center Deployment

Nscale

2d•$160,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Onsite Technical Program Manager leads onsite delivery for GPU cluster deployments, from initial deployment through production readiness. The role is centered on active site execution, technical leadership, program and risk management, stakeholder communication, process improvement, and developing other TPMs and onsite talent. The position requires extensive travel and extended onsite presence during active deployment phases. The role helps build the operational foundation for next-generation AI infrastructure deployments, including systems, automation, analytics, and operational frameworks that support scalable and efficient enterprise AI infrastructure operations.

Requirements

Proven experience as an onsite Technical Program Manager, Deployment Lead, or in a similar role supporting data center construction, GPU cluster deployments, or large-scale infrastructure delivery.
Hands-on experience interpreting and applying Low-Level Designs (LLDs) to verify onsite implementation.
Demonstrated success managing multiple complex deployments simultaneously.
Strong technical credibility and experience with readiness reviews.
Experience managing third-party vendors and driving accountability.
Excellent executive communication skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and remain onsite for extended periods during active deployment phases.

Responsibilities

Own cluster bootstrapping, cabling, and fit-out execution from initial deployment through production readiness.
Use Low-Level Designs (LLDs) to verify onsite work is executed according to plan.
Maintain visibility into onsite blockers and proactively remove them.
Be regularly present during construction and onsite throughout active deployment phases.
Build trusted relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams.
Provide technical judgment in design and readiness reviews.
Anticipate recurring technical issues across sites and drive preventative solutions.
Facilitate technical trade-off decisions across engineering, operations, and customers.
Independently resolve moderately complex technical challenges.
Identify program-level risks before they affect delivery.
Manage schedules, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent deployments.
Drive systemic improvements across programs and create scalable operating mechanisms for consistent execution.
Lead deployments through challenges, customer escalations, and vendor performance issues.
Translate technical complexity into executive-ready updates and provide concise reporting on risks, decisions, and milestones.
Improve deployment processes, tools, and operational practices while balancing standardization with program-specific needs.
Mentor and develop TPMs and onsite talent, building organizational capability.