Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do. Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.

Title: Technical Program Manager, Engineering Location: Austin, TX The Technical Program Manager, Engineering will oversee the end-to-end delivery of data center projects, including design review, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

Requirements

are met on time, within budget, and according to quality and compliance standards. The position involves close coordination onsite with multi-disciplinary teams — mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil, IT infrastructure, security and operations — to deliver hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. This role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical expertise, hands-on experience in hyperscale and Tier III+ data centers, and proven project management leadership.

The ideal candidate will ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-availability data center infrastructure, bridging design, construction, and operations. This role will predominantly be onsite, so we're targeting those local to Austin where commuting to the site isn't a challenge. There also could be some additional light travel for company activities and trainings.

. Ensure compliance with local regulations, utility

, and international standards (Uptime Tier III/IV, NFPA, IEC, TIA, ISO). , TNB or regional utilities) for grid interconnection, energization, and regulatory approvals. Oversee HV/MV infrastructure delivery, protection coordination, and energization strategy.

Review power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash) and reliability analysis. Oversee vendor, contractor, and consultant performance to meet technical specifications and project objectives. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management Monitor CAPEX budgets, cost forecasts, and financial controls.

Maintain portfolio-level reporting including project dashboards, schedule health metrics, and risk registers aligned with corporate PMO standards.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution Lead full project lifecycle: planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, and handover. Develop, monitor, and maintain master project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Establish project governance framework, reporting cadence, and executive dashboards.

Identify project risks, maintain risk registers, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues. Ensure contractor compliance with contractual milestones, performance guarantees, and LD provisions. Support procurement strategy including evaluation of EPC / D&B / CM delivery models.

Engineering & Technical Oversight Review, approve, and coordinate technical designs: electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, security, and IT infrastructure.