Technical Project Manager
Locations: Seattle, WA | San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Our client, an innovative organization specializing in advanced technology infrastructure, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to coordinate complex development initiatives supporting high-performance computing environments. This position offers the opportunity to oversee multidisciplinary projects, establish effective delivery practices, and contribute to the successful implementation of sophisticated infrastructure solutions.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of mission-critical facilities, exceptional organizational capabilities, and the ability to navigate technical and operational challenges. This role is well suited for a resourceful professional who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating across diverse teams, and developing practical approaches to complex project execution.
This Role Offers
- Opportunity to contribute to technically challenging infrastructure development projects in an evolving industry.
- Meaningful ownership of project execution, operational coordination, and delivery improvements.
- Collaborative environment with direct interaction across engineering, construction, and business functions.
- Opportunity to work with experienced technical professionals on advanced computing infrastructure.
- Equity participation as part of the organization's compensation philosophy, with specific terms to be confirmed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee infrastructure development initiatives from preliminary planning and feasibility assessments through construction, commissioning, and operational transition.
- Coordinate early project evaluations involving utility capacity, property considerations, regulatory approvals, environmental requirements, and connectivity infrastructure.
- Establish comprehensive project schedules, resource plans, reporting practices, and standardized procedures that support consistent execution.
- Partner with engineering teams, construction organizations, suppliers, financial stakeholders, and customers to maintain alignment on project objectives.
- Monitor budgets, critical milestones, equipment procurement, contractual commitments, and project dependencies to support successful delivery.
- Identify potential obstacles, facilitate timely decisions, and implement corrective measures to minimize disruptions to project progress.
- Guide project closeout and operational readiness activities, including documentation, maintenance planning, performance expectations, and stakeholder handoffs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of technical project or program management experience, including at least three years supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or comparable large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating preliminary site assessments, utility requirements, permitting activities, and other factors influencing project feasibility.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and networking infrastructure, including the relationship between engineering design, construction, commissioning, and facility operations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives involving multiple external partners, technical teams, and customer stakeholders.
- Proficiency with project planning and scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or comparable applications.
- Experience developing project management processes, reporting frameworks, and operational documentation.
- Strong written communication, organizational judgment, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to manage competing priorities.
- Professional project management certification, relevant engineering or construction management education, or experience with large-scale computing facilities is advantageous.
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