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Transforming The Way Construction Owners Use Technology & Data If you like technology, solving problems, working with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, and providing excellent customer service, this is the position for you! The Data Center Program Manager is crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of our clients. An ideal candidate will have experience in data center operations, construction, or technology management, with a strong ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment. You will love this job if... You are a high performer, self-starter, and eager to learn. You thrive working with high-functioning teams. You take ownership of projects and drive impact. You connect and grow both inside and outside the organization. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while staying authentic and having fun. What you'll do... Lead cross-functional teams to drive data center initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals, budget, and timelines. Oversee strategic planning and execution of data center projects, collaborating with stakeholders across IT, engineering, operations, and compliance teams. Manage multiple project streams, including infrastructure deployment, capacity planning, and vendor coordination to support scalable growth. Develop and implement processes to optimize data center performance, operational resilience, and cost efficiency. Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, security standards, and compliance measures. Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless execution and delivery of projects. Provide leadership in data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to improve project outcomes and efficiency. Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization, presenting key findings and project updates to leadership and stakeholders. You should have... A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Construction Management, or a related field (e.g., Civil Engineering, Telecommunications). 3+ years of experience in program/project management within data centers, cloud infrastructure, or large-scale capital projects. Strong understanding of data center operations, including capacity planning, infrastructure management, commissioning, and vendor coordination. Expertise in working with Hyperscalers, colocation providers, enterprise IT environments, and cloud service providers. Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving real estate, construction, IT, and finance teams. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all organizational levels. Flexibility to travel as required for project execution and stakeholder engagement. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a technical field or business administration (MBA). Proven experience with data center negotiation strategies and execution. Demonstrated expertise in data center leasing and related transactions. Education & Credentials: B.S. (or higher) in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture; PMP, CCM, LEED AP, and OSHA 30 highly valued. Mission-critical experience: 3-5 years total construction management, with at least 3 years leading data-center or other 24/7, mission-critical builds. MEP & Infrastructure expertise: Fluency in power (UPS, generators), HVAC/cooling, and low-voltage/IT coordination; hands-on with Level 1-5 commissioning. Owner's-side leadership: Proven track record acting as the client/owner's representative overseeing GCs, controlling scope, cost, schedule, and risk on fast-track projects. Project controls proficiency: Primavera P6 or MS Project for scheduling; cost/change management in Procore or similar; adept with BIM (Revit/Navisworks) and Bluebeam. Communication & stakeholder skills: Clear, persuasive communicator who can drive alignment among design teams, trades, and executive stakeholders. Soft skills: Decisive, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure; proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions to protect budget, schedule, and quality. Characteristics of an ideal candidate Responsive; Avicado takes pride in reacting quickly and positively to clients and teammates, both internal and external. Innovative; a desire to drive innovation through new and creative solutions. Entrepreneurial; driven to take initiative, deliver results, and create value for clients. Empowered; bring solutions instead of problems. Performance-driven & accountable; sets goals and challenges our high-performance culture. Even-tempered; handles pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Coachable; recognizes strengths & weaknesses and is open to guidance. Includes benefits such as competitive compensation, health insurance, 401k with employer match, flexible PTO, and philanthropic matching gift program. And more... Founded in 2015, Avicado Construction Technology Services, LLP focuses on utilizing cloud-based tools to enhance client experience. We empower construction owners to optimize their systems and data, collaborating with data centers, universities, hospitals, and real estate developers to promote interoperability. We are expanding and seeking new talent to join our team. We are a high-performance, inclusive, and supportive remote work environment, recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and included on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list for three years. We also received the AYA Award for promoting equality and supporting women in technology. If you are self-motivated and eager to work with Fortune 500 clients in a growing company, we encourage you to apply!

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