Senior Program Manager in Atlanta, Georgia at T5 Data Centers

Portfolio Delivery & Execution

• Lead the due diligence and master/campus planning phases for assigned data center portfolio.

• Lead program-level planning across multiple buildings and phases to ensure alignment with overall campus delivery objectives.

• Provide oversight of engineering firms & general contractors throughout all project phases, including master planning, detail design, mobilization, construction execution, punch list, and turnover.

• Deliver constructability input on electrical and mechanical designs to ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions.

• Use broad data center project experience and detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure systems including switchgear, generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, fire safety systems, and integrated controls/security infrastructure to guide clients toward sound strategies, help them understand design tradeoffs, and support decisions that drive reliability, efficiency, and overall program success.

• Monitor construction progress and prepare regular executive level updates on key metrics, schedule forecasts, constraints/issues, risks, etc. for internal and client stakeholders.

• Drive utility engagement, infrastructure upgrades, and communication with public utility services.

• Lead IMS coordination and develop schedule recovery strategies to maintain critical project and portfolio milestones.

• Reinforce safety ownership throughout the projects in strict adherence to company safety policies.

Client and Cross Functional Relationships

• Serve as the lead point of contact for assigned portfolio building trust through consistent performance and transparency.

• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure seamless project integration and handoff to operations.

• Drive alignment across internal and external leadership teams.

• Lead executive level reporting and presentations for assigned portfolio.

Financial Management

• Responsible for overall budget management and cost control for assigned portfolio.

• Accountable for reviewing and approving vendor invoices as necessary.

• Review and approve client invoices via Procore.

• Review change orders with stakeholders and resolutions to prevent delays and mitigate financial risk.

• In partnership with Project Controls, review cost forecasting aligned with schedule and procurement strategy.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to initiatives that improve construction processes, safety practices, and overall efficiency across T5 Data Centers’ growing portfolio.

• Incorporate lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

• Coach and mentor direct report(s).