Technical Program Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) operates as an integrated, virtual extension of the Owner’s "DCDE" Team. This role is responsible for bridging the gap between high-level program requirements and technical site-level execution, with a specific focus on the integration of ML/AI hardware cut-ins and complex engineering or construction challenges. The TPM serves as a primary point of contact for diverse stakeholders to ensure transparency, schedule adherence, and the successful resolution of technical action items

Requirements

Experience: Proven experience in engineering or construction management is required.
Domain Knowledge: Experience with Data Center Infrastructure / Data Center Construction
Strategic Thinking: Ability to comprehend complex program requirements, goals, and business objectives.
Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Responsibilities

Meeting Leadership: Facilitate and schedule technical workshops, meetings, and program-wide events.
Detailed Documentation: Prepare technical agendas and meeting minutes, and manage centralized action item trackers and program calendars.
Gate Reviews: Facilitate formal gate reviews at agreed intervals to verify that program requirements for scope, budget, and schedule are maintained during the design phase.
Decision Oversight: Develop and maintain a decision log to track major actions associated with the "Command Structure," "Execution Readiness," and "Tech Council" teams.
Primary Technical POC: Serve as the main point of contact for program inquiries between engineers, vendors, and the Owner’s internal teams.
Relationship Management: Establish professional relationships with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment with the Owner’s goals, design philosophy, and budget.
Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular program updates and time-sensitive communications across the DCDE Program.
Issue Troubleshooting: Facilitate the integration of ML/Al hardware and troubleshoot general engineering/construction issues at both the program and project levels.
Data-Driven Solutions: Gather and analyze project data to track progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and recommend technical solutions.
Systems Management: Manage program documentation using specialized tools such as Construction Directives, Engineering Bulletins, and "Bounty Bugs".