Senior Program Manager, Data Center Delivery – Site Readiness

Cloudflare

. Own data center delivery and sourcing work from vendor selection and contract negotiation through construction, infrastructure deployment, commissioning, and operational handover .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data center delivery and infrastructure management, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and operational handover. Proficient in managing complex projects with a focus on MEP systems, budget oversight, and compliance with safety standards.

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Data Center ManagementContract NegotiationMEP Systems KnowledgeBudget ManagementTechnical Program Management

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Hard Skills

Data Center DeliveryInfrastructure DeploymentConstruction ManagementVendor SelectionContract AdministrationScope ChangesSourcing ExperienceSupplier AgreementsRate CardsProject Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationLeadership UpdatesProblem Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Structured CablingRack-Level Power DistributionCompute StagingOperational Handover

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP

Industry Keywords

High-Density InfrastructureUtility CoordinationSecurity Services ContractingFacilities Management AgreementsLiquid Cooling Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own data center delivery and sourcing work from vendor selection and contract negotiation through construction, infrastructure deployment, commissioning, and operational handover
Represent the owner across new builds and expansions, managing data center providers, general contractors, design consultants, commissioning agents, and compute integration partners
Coordinate MEP installation, white space fit-out, rack-level power, structured cabling, equipment staging and validation, and commissioning through operational acceptance
Maintain delivery schedules connecting construction milestones, equipment arrivals, service activation, and deployment dependencies
Resolve field issues and drive recovery plans when commitments slip
Assess vendor and partner readiness before deployment and coordinate operational handover
Own sourcing for temporary power and water, security, waste management, and facilities support
Translate construction and operational requirements into scopes of work, supplier selections, and service start dates
Negotiate regional and multi-site agreements, rate cards, service-level commitments, and change orders
Hold suppliers accountable for delivery, service quality, and commercial commitments
Track budgets, forecasts, scope changes, and risks across concurrent projects
Provide leadership updates on progress, tradeoffs, and decisions needed
Build repeatable site-readiness and delivery playbooks
Ensure deployment activities meet applicable codes, safety standards, and security requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in technical program management, construction management, or infrastructure delivery, including at least 5 years working on data center or high-density infrastructure projects
Direct experience managing data center providers or general contractors on behalf of an owner, including contract administration, schedule oversight, and scope changes
Hands-on sourcing experience for site services or indirect categories in multi-site industrial environments, including standing up services for a new site
Experience negotiating supplier agreements and rate cards across locations
Working knowledge of data center MEP systems, white space delivery, structured cabling, rack-level power distribution, and compute staging and integration
Experience managing substantial infrastructure budgets and competing dependencies across multiple projects
Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical delivery issues and commercial tradeoffs to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred: high-density GPU deployments and liquid cooling systems
Preferred: fast-track or modular data center construction
Preferred: utility coordination, security services contracting, and facilities management agreements
Preferred: PMP or equivalent project management credential
Authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-person interview at a Cloudflare office or hub may be required at the offer stage
Equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusiveness commitment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities