Technical Program Manager – Data Center, HPC Infrastructure and Operations

CIeNET Technologies

Technical Program Manager driving AI data center and HPC infrastructure operations for engineering teams. Coordinating testbed readiness, NPI, cluster turnup, dashboards, and site bringup.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Technical Program Management with a strong focus on data center operations, software deployment workflows, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to drive execution, manage complex initiatives, and create executive-level reporting frameworks in fast-paced environments.

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Technical Program ManagementData Center OperationsAgile/SCRUM MethodologiesExecutive-Level ReportingCross-Functional Coordination

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Hard Skills

Software Development ProcessesRelease Management PracticesProgram DashboardsOperational Tracking SystemsProblem-Solving MindsetAnalytical SkillsExecution TrackingRisk ManagementNPI SchedulesTest Execution

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailProcess Efficiency

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformObservability DashboardsDeployment SequencingCustom Silicon Platform ManagementHyperscale Systems

Industry Keywords

Data Center EnvironmentsLarge-Scale Systems OperationsInfrastructure OperationsAI Infrastructure DeploymentsConstruction-to-Operations Handoffs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with Engineering leaders to drive execution of critical initiatives across multiple engineering teams and TPM organizations.
Coordinate partner engineering and data center operations teams across hardware, software, infrastructure, and operations.
Facilitate recurring syncs, maintain dependency and risk registers, and drive cross-team decisions to closure.
Translate technical status into leadership-consumable reporting.
Track testbed readiness, dependencies, NPI schedules, and entry/exit criteria.
Coordinate hardware/software readiness, test execution, and bug resolution before rollout.
Align NPI build, validation, and qualification milestones with fleet deployment dates and identify schedule risk.
Lead end-to-end software deployment workflows for new site activations and customized cluster turnup.
Design, build, and maintain observability dashboards for cluster health, turnup milestones, deployment velocity, gate status, defect aging, and capacity.
Oversee data center physical readiness, rack/stack validation, cabling, power/cooling infrastructure validation, and site handoffs.
Manage physical site dependencies, site acceptance testing, and construction-to-operations handovers.
Serve as the primary technical liaison between data center operators, construction teams, and infrastructure engineering teams.
Coordinate action items, deliverables, milestones, program metrics, status updates, and leadership reports.
Create and maintain program timelines, execution trackers, dashboards, and reporting frameworks.
Monitor program health, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans.
Operationalize strategic initiatives, improve execution processes, and support program governance and operational reviews.
Improve cross-team communication, process efficiency, and organizational alignment across concurrent technical workstreams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or related leadership roles.
8+ years of experience with data center hardware, compute, networking, storage infrastructure, and large-scale systems operations.
Strong understanding of software development processes, Agile/SCRUM methodologies, and release management practices.
Experience supporting large-scale software and hardware engineering programs.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Experience creating executive-level status reports, program dashboards, and operational tracking systems.
Proven ability to drive execution and alignment in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and operational excellence.
Preferred: experience supporting large-scale AI infrastructure deployments, including networking, deployment sequencing, operational validation, readiness assessments, GPU cluster deployment, and custom silicon platform management.
Preferred: prior experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or large-scale cloud technology organizations.
Preferred: experience partnering with engineering executives and senior leadership teams.
Preferred: familiarity with infrastructure operations, data center environments, and hyperscale systems.
Preferred: experience driving strategic operational programs across distributed engineering organizations.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities
Collaborative and Innovative Work Environment