Turner & Townsend

Senior Program Manager

USA wide, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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EmployerTurner & Townsend
LocationUSA wide, United States
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted16 hours ago

We are seeking dynamic and driven Program Managers to support a leading hyperscale data center client in managing multiple site development opportunities across the United States.

This role sits within a rapidly growing program delivery team supporting the client's pre-lease development activities. Program Managers will oversee multiple data center deals simultaneously, driving progress from Letter of Intent (LOI) through lease execution while coordinating cross-functional stakeholder groups including design, energy, cost, schedule, and real estate teams.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and confidently influence stakeholders to drive outcomes across complex projects.

Key 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/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 both 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.

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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.

Preferred

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.
Key Traits for Success
Dynamic and proactive approach
High sense of urgency
Adaptable communication style across varying stakeholder groups
Strong executive presence
Collaborative mindset
Ability to influence without direct authority
Results-driven and outcome-focused
Comfortable operating in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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