Associate Director – Program Manager

Turner & Townsend

. Lead up to five concurrent data center site development opportunities from LOI through lease execution .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Program Management and Project Management, with a strong focus on stakeholder management, risk management, and effective communication across diverse teams. Proven ability to drive successful outcomes in data center development and capital project delivery.

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Program ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementCost Management

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsSchedulingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCapital Project Delivery

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetResults-DrivenAdaptable Communication StyleExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Program ReportingDashboardsAction Logs

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission CriticalReal Estate DevelopmentInfrastructureConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead up to five concurrent data center site development opportunities from LOI through lease execution
Drive program governance, action tracking, risk management, and decision-making processes
Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning design, power/energy, cost management, scheduling, real estate, and client leadership
Monitor critical milestones and proactively identify and resolve issues affecting deal progression
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and executive-level updates with internal and client stakeholders
Develop and maintain program reporting, dashboards, key metrics, risks, and action logs
Ensure alignment between project objectives, commercial requirements, and delivery timelines
Drive accountability across stakeholders and maintain momentum toward successful lease execution
Escalate risks and issues appropriately while proposing practical mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Construction Management, or related disciplines
Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes across diverse teams and competing priorities
Experience with project controls, scheduling, cost management, program management, or capital project delivery
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Preferred: data center, mission critical, real estate development, infrastructure, or construction experience
Preferred: experience working in a client-facing consulting environment
Preferred: exposure to site selection, development, leasing, or pre-construction activities
Preferred: familiarity with large-scale capital programs and portfolio reporting
Dynamic and proactive approach
High sense of urgency
Adaptable communication style across varying stakeholder groups
Strong executive presence
Collaborative mindset
Ability to influence without direct authority
Results-driven and outcome-focused
Comfortable operating in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on the client's needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses may be available in addition to base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment