Project and Program Director

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Job Summary

We are looking for a highly organized analytical and proactive Programs & Projects Director to partner to lead execution of large complex data center this role you will act as the central coordination point across Sales Design & Construction Legal and Operations delivery teamsensuring alignment from early deal qualification through contract signature.

You will thrive in ambiguity bring structure to complexity and translate large volumes of information into clear actionable insights. This is a high-impact role where your ability to influence without authority anticipate risks and drive clarity will directly shape business outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead Complex Deal Programs

• Serve as Program Lead for coordination and orchestration of strategic xScale deals from qualification through design and contract execution

• Partner with Deal Leads Account Execs TPMs Sales Engineers Legal and cross-functional teams to drive program alignment

• Balance customer expectations with operational feasibility to ensure commitments are deliverable

Drive Execution & Coordination

• Improve deal cycle time and contract velocity through disciplined program execution

• Capture detailed notes and produce concise high-quality executive readouts

• Lead meetings track actions and ensure timely follow-through across stakeholders

• Maintain risk issue and dependency trackers; proactively drive resolution

Influence & Align Stakeholders

• Act as a bridge between Sales Legal Design Construction Operations and Delivery teams navigating competing priorities

• Facilitate productive conversations and help resolve conflicts across teams

• Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization

Ensure Risk & Compliance Alignment

• Ensure customer commitments align with delivery capability

• Identify and mitigate risks that could impact timelines cost or compliance

• Support contract negotiations by managing issue tracking and stakeholder alignment

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Lead or contribute to lessons learned sessions

• Identify and implement improvements to simplify processes and enhance deal execution

Qualifications

Core Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Highly detail-oriented and methodical with strong organizational discipline

• Ability to simplify complex information into clear insights and summaries

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced ambiguous environment

• Strong ability to connect the dots across disparate information sources

Communication & Influence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (strong writing backgrounds highly valued)

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

• Proven ability to build trust and navigate complex stakeholder dynamics

Experience

• 15 years in program management deal execution or sales operations

• Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives

• Familiarity with data center infrastructure or related industries preferred

• Sales or commercial operations experience is a plus

Why This Role Matters

You will play a critical role in transforming complex deal environments into aligned executable programshelping the organization move faster make better decisions and deliver on customer commitments with confidence.

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