Technical Program Manager II

Switch•Atlanta, GA

4d•Remote

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager II, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of data center construction programs from early planning through commissioning and operational handover. This role exists to ensure hyperscale facilities are delivered on schedule, within scope, and aligned to Switch standards. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, and drive execution across complex construction environments. You are accountable for program performance within your assigned scope.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
3–6 years of experience managing construction projects.
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through handover.
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Understanding of construction sequencing and field execution.
Experience using project management software such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or Smartsheet.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center or mission-critical construction environments.
Experience in hyperscale or large-scale infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with commissioning and integrated systems testing.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of hyperscale data center construction programs, including pre-construction, design coordination, procurement tracking, construction, commissioning support, and operations handover.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.
Track scope, schedule, and cost performance against commitments.
Lead risk identification and maintain program risk registers.
Own mitigation plans and track risk resolution through project completion.
Manage change control processes, including evaluation of change orders and scope impacts.
Review construction drawings, specifications, and design intent for alignment and constructability.
Coordinate submittments, RFIs, field changes, and design clarifications.
Partner with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with internal standards and applicable codes.
Maintain dashboards and weekly reporting for leadership.
Highlight key risks, issues, and required decisions in executive updates.
Facilitate cross-functional coordination meetings and drive alignment.
Support punch-list completion and contractual closeout requirements.
Travel up to 30% as required.
This position may require the candidate/employee to undergo additional background checks and drug screenings prior to and during the course of employment in support of customer-specific deployments.