Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure DeliveryNew York, New York, United States; Remote; San Francisco, California, United StatesAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Technical Program Manager to join our Infrastructure Delivery team and help drive programs across compute, network, storage, hardware, platform engineering, and data center 'll work alongside Senior Infrastructure TPMs on complex datacenter and AI infrastructure deployments, taking direct ownership of defined workstreams while developing broader end-to-end infrastructure expertise. Over time, you'll expand your scope to independently lead programs from datacenter readiness through compute deployment to customer handoff.You do not need to have already led a large-scale GPU cluster deployment or a greenfield data center build. We're looking for strong infrastructure experience, solid TPM fundamentals, technical curiosity, and the ability to learn new domains quickly.What You'll DoOwn defined infrastructure workstreams, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, and deliverables within larger programsDrive day-to-day execution across engineering, operations, vendors, and external partnersBuild and maintain project plans, critical paths, dependencies, RAID, and execution statusCoordinate across Infrastructure Engineering, Network, DC Operations, Platform, Security, Hardware, and other teamsConnect engineering execution in Jira to broader infrastructure milestones and delivery commitmentsIdentify blockers and cross-functional dependencies early and drive them through resolutionSupport hardware deployments, network and storage initiatives, datacenter expansions, migrations, and capacity growthDevelop enough technical depth across workstreams to ask the right questions, understand dependencies, and challenge delivery assumptionsProvide clear, concise updates on progress, risks, decisions, and mitigation plansHelp improve Infra Delivery processes, tooling, documentation, and execution frameworksProgressively take on broader scope toward independently leading end-to-end infrastructure programsWho You Are5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, infrastructure program/project management, or similarExperience driving programs within infrastructure, cloud, platform, SRE, systems, networking, hardware, or datacenter environmentsStrong program management fundamentals, including project planning, milestones, critical path, dependencies, RAID logs, and stakeholder managementAble to understand technical architecture, requirements, and dependencies without needing to be the engineer implementing themProven ability to drive execution across multiple technical teams without direct authorityComfortable getting into the details while maintaining visibility into the broader program outcomeStrong communicator who creates clarity across engineering, operations, vendors, and leadershipComfortable operating where requirements, priorities, ownership, and processes are evolvingHigh learning agility and interest in developing expertise across datacenter and AI infrastructureIdeal ExperienceExperience supporting compute, network, storage, cloud infrastructure, hardware deployment, or capacity expansion programsExperience working with hardware vendors, colocation providers, VARs, or external partnersExperience coordinating programs through SmartsheetExperience coordinating engineering execution through JiraFamiliarity with infrastructure capacity planning or hardware lifecycle managementExposure to GPU infrastructure, AI/ML infrastructure, HPC, or distributed systemsExperience in a startup, high-growth company, or similarly fast-moving technical environmentBenefits and PerksWe offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and long-term success:Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.Professional Development: Annual learning and development allowance to support your professional growth.Wellness Benefits: Wellness and work-from-home stipends to support your physical and mental well-being.Sabbatical Program: Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after four years of service.Flexible Work: Flexible schedules and a hybrid work model for our office-based teams.In-Office Meals: Complimentary meals at our office hubs.Benefits may vary by location, team, and role.At Lightning AI, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and create better products. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to building a culture where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.