Strategic Program Manager
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Map out strategy for Kele's data center programs end to end, identifying critical paths and risks across the delivery chain. Partner with commercial owners to define commitments, building a sequenced plan with named owners, real dates, and mapped dependencies. Drive execution across sales, engineering, procurement, and manufacturers, clearing blockers and holding owners accountable to timelines. Manage dependencies and change proactively, catching slippage early with recommended paths forward. Maintain documentation including plans, decision records, and status reports to protect scope and resolve disputes without verbal handoffs. Represent execution status credibly to end users and provide regular updates to leadership on milestones and outcomes. This role reports to the EVP of Strategy & Transformation.
Required Qualifications
- Roughly 8+ years in construction project management, having run large commercial, institutional, or mission-critical projects end to end
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, supply chain management, project management, or a related field
- Demonstrated track record of driving complex projects to completion on deadline
- Strong planning and execution skills, with the ability to build a plan from ambiguity and then drive it
- Proven ability to hold people accountable and drive cross-functional teams and outside parties without direct authority
- Highly detail oriented, with disciplined documentation, scope control, and follow-through
- Proficiency with Jira or equivalent software tool for project and program management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Customer-facing presence sufficient to represent programs credibly to major end-user accounts
- Comfort working across technical, commercial, and operational functions
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with data center construction or delivery environments
- Working knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems
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