Program Manager - Data Center & Mission Critical Infrastructure
Charleston, SC(Relocation Support Available)If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.Compensation: $150,000 + Bonus
Company: RCM Technologies, Inc.
Company Overview
Our client is a rapidly growing developer and operator of industrial-scale data center infrastructure supporting high-density compute environments, including AI and advanced performance computing workloads. They are expanding their footprint through mission-critical facility development, construction, and operational programs.
This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale, capital-intensive infrastructure programs in a fast-growing, high-impact industry.
Position Summary
The Program Manager will lead and oversee multi-site infrastructure programs, supporting development, expansion, and operational initiatives. This individual will manage program governance, vendor coordination, capital budgets, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
This is a hands-on, owner-side program leadership role that focuses on construction and infrastructure delivery, vendor oversight, and operational alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Leadership
Lead multiple concurrent data center and mission-critical infrastructure programs
Establish program governance, reporting cadence, and execution standards
Coordinate cross-functional delivery across engineering, construction, operations, finance, and procurement
Track schedule performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
Align program execution with strategic infrastructure objectives
Contract Management & Vendor Oversight
Support full contract lifecycle including SOW development, renewals, and change management
Lead RFP processes in partnership with procurement, legal, and technical teams
Manage vendor performance, deliverables, and contractual milestones
Facilitate quarterly business reviews with key partners
Financial Planning & Capital Oversight
Support annual and multi-year budgets for infrastructure programs
Monitor capital spend, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
Deliver variance analysis and corrective action recommendations
Partner with finance on accruals, cost controls, and forecasting
Compliance & Program Governance
Ensure programs meet regulatory, contractual, and internal compliance requirements
Support audits, program reviews, and governance reporting
Maintain standardized documentation and program management methodologies
Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Reporting
Provide executive-level updates on schedule, risk, financial performance, and program status
Lead steering committees and cross-functional program reviews
Communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Business, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience managing infrastructure, capital projects, or mission-critical programs, preferably within data center, industrial, or large-scale technical environments
Demonstrated experience overseeing vendor-delivered projects, construction programs, or facility infrastructure initiatives
Experience supporting budget planning, capital forecasting, and financial performance tracking for infrastructure programs
Experience managing contracts, RFP processes, and multi-vendor program delivery
Strong understanding of program governance, risk management, and project delivery methodologies in infrastructure or technical environments
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, procurement, and finance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or industrial infrastructure programs
Experience in owner’s representative, developer, EPC, or construction program environments
Exposure to facility commissioning, capacity expansion, or campus infrastructure deployments
PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification
Experience working within high-growth or capital-intensive infrastructure organizations
Experience supporting construction delivery or capital infrastructure deployment strongly preferred
Core Competencies
Infrastructure program leadership
Cross-functional coordination
Capital planning and financial governance
Vendor / construction oversight
Risk mitigation and compliance
Executive communication and reporting
Benefits
401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision
Performance Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.
About RCM:
RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCMT) is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.
Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. xywuqvp RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.