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Principal Program Manager - Onsite Data Center Deployment

Salary$220k – $273k
LocationAMER
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentAI Infra Deployment
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1mo ago
Last seen2d ago
About the Role
We’re looking for a Doer—someone who lives and breathes the site. This role sits at the center of our GPU cluster deployments…
What You’ll Do
Onsite Delivery & Execution
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Own cluster bootstrapping, cabling, and fit-out execution from initial deployment through production readiness.
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Use LLDs as the reference point to verify that onsite work is being executed according to plan.
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Maintain complete visibility into onsite blockers and proactively remove them.
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Be regularly present during construction and onsite throughout active deployment phases.
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Build trusted relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams.
Technical Leadership
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Bring credible technical judgment to design and readiness reviews.
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Anticipate recurring technical issues across sites and drive preventative solutions.
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Facilitate technical trade-off decisions across engineering, operations, and customers.
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Resolve moderately complex technical challenges independently.
Program & Risk Management
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Proactively identify program-level risks before they impact delivery.
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Manage schedules, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent deployments.
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Drive systemic improvements across programs.
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Create scalable operating mechanisms for consistent execution.
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
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Serve as the trusted leader when deployments encounter challenges.
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Navigate customer escalations and vendor performance issues.
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Translate technical complexity into executive-ready updates.
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Provide concise reporting on risks, decisions, and milestones.
Process Improvement & Team Development
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Improve deployment processes, tools, and operational practices.
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Balance standardization with program-specific needs.
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Mentor and develop TPMs and onsite talent.
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Build organizational capability by growing others.
Who Thrives in This Role
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Doers. You lead from the floor, not from a dashboard.
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Trusted leaders. You earn confidence through competence and execution.
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Calm under pressure. You bring clarity when deployments go off track.
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People builders. You enjoy developing others.
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Systems thinkers. You recognize patterns across multiple deployments and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
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Proven experience as an onsite Technical Program Manager, Deployment Lead, or similar role supporting data center construction, GPU cluster deployments, or large-scale infrastructure delivery.
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Hands-on experience interpreting and applying Low-Level Designs (LLDs) to verify onsite implementation.
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Demonstrated success managing multiple complex deployments simultaneously.
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Strong technical credibility and readiness review experience.
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Experience managing third-party vendors and driving accountability.
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Excellent executive communication skills.
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Willingness and ability to travel extensively and remain onsite for extended periods during active deployment phases.
Location: Onsite at active construction/deployment sites (multiple regions)
Travel: Mandatory — frequent site visits during construction; extended onsite presence during active deployment
phases
Benefits
The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.
Salary Range
$220,000—$273,000 USD
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