Technical Program Manager III

Role Overview

Technical Program Manager III (Remote) at Switch. You will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale (hyperscale) data center construction programs, ensuring execution is on schedule, within scope, and aligned with Switch standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of hyperscale data center programs from pre-construction through commissioning and handover
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones
• Track scope, schedule, and cost performance; maintain reporting dashboards
• Identify risks early; maintain program risk registers and drive mitigation to resolution
• Run change control for scope, cost, and schedule impacts
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and design intent
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, field changes, and design clarifications
• Partner across engineering, construction, and commissioning to resolve technical issues
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, project requirements, and applicable codes
• Provide leadership updates on progress, risks, and decisions needed
• Facilitate coordination across Pre-Construction, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Procurement, and Supply Chain
• Support closeout (e.g., punch list completion and operational readiness)
• Travel up to 30% as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field
• 7+ years managing construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through handover
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, milestones, and field execution
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and change orders
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or Smartsheet
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience
• Hyperscale or large-scale infrastructure delivery
• Familiarity with commissioning and integrated systems testing
• PMP certification