Technical Program Manager - Development

About Edged Data Centers Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline. The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.

Opportunity The Technical Program Manager –Development is a key member of Edged Data Centers delivery team, responsible for driving the design process during the early phases of data center development. This role focuses on managing the design strategy from site selection through design completion, ensuring that engineering and design decisions support overall project objectives, delivery schedules, and long-term operational performance. You will collaborate closely with internal development teams and external design consultants to guide the engineering process, coordinate technical disciplines, manage the design in alignment with the project’s Basis of Design, and ensure the design progresses in line with key development milestones. This role requires someone who can balance technical understanding with development strategy—ensuring the design not only works on paper but also supports permitting, procurement, constructability, and schedule. At Edged, we empower our people through autonomy, flexibility, and open communication, fostering a culture of excellence, trust, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

Design Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the design management process during the early development phase of data center projects.
• Establish and manage design schedules aligned with development and permitting milestones.
• Ensure design decisions support overall project objectives including schedule, constructability, cost, and scalability.

Design Coordination

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external consultants across all disciplines including civil, architectural, structural, and MEP.
• Manage the flow of information between development, engineering, and project teams.
• Lead regular design coordination meetings and track design progress against key deliverables.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance during the development phase, with a focus on mechanical and electrical infrastructure typical of data center environments.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives and company standards.
• Support technical decision-making related to system layouts, equipment selection, and infrastructure strategies.
• Ability to evaluate design decisions through the lens of constructability, procurement timelines, and execution strategy.

Development Alignment

• Ensure the design supports development activities including site planning, permitting strategy, and procurement planning.
• Identify risks or design constraints early and coordinate solutions with engineering partners.
• Align design progression with project milestones such as concept design, permit design, and construction readiness.

Consultant Management

• Manage relationships with external engineering and design consultants.
• Ensure consultants meet schedule expectations and maintain design quality.
• Coordinate scope, deliverables, and review cycles across the design team.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10 years of experience managing engineering or design for complex infrastructure projects
• Strong familiarity with data center infrastructure and mission-critical MEP systems
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to manage design schedules and drive engineering deliverables
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Data center development or mission-critical facility design experience
• Experience working on projects during early development phases including site selection and concept design
• Familiarity with large-scale infrastructure or industrial development projects
• Experience coordinating with developers, consultants, and contractors during preconstruction phases

Who You Are

• Highly autonomous and able to drive work independently
• Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Deadline-driven and able to keep complex engineering efforts moving forward
• Strategic thinker who understands how early design decisions impact the overall development process
• An analytical problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and is technically credible when working with engineers and consultants.

EEO Statement:

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Total Rewards Statement:

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Great Place to Work Enjoy…

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.

Contact: edcrecruiting@edged.us