Senior Program Manager
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking dynamic and driven 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, advancing them from Letter of Intent (LOI) through lease execution while coordinating stakeholders across design, energy, cost, schedule, and real estate. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and influence stakeholders to drive outcomes across complex projects. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.
Requirements
- At least 5 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.
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, 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.
Benefits
- A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
