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Serverfarm
Serverfarm

Development PMO Director

U.S.
Full-Time
Remote
$180,000 – $220,000 per year

TLDR

Lead the Project Management Office for data center projects, ensuring consistent delivery across new builds, expansions, and retrofits while driving performance across a multi-billion-dollar portfolio

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity. A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations. Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries. Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity. A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations. Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries. Key Accountabilities

PMO Leadership  

  • Establish and lead the Development PMO, defining project management standards, tools, methodologies, and controls. 

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    Portfolio Management 

  • Oversee a portfolio of datacenter projects including new construction, expansions, retrofits and tenant fit outs. 

  • Prioritize initiatives based on business value, risk, and resource availability. 

  • Monitor portfolio health, interdependencies, and critical path risks. 

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    Execution & Delivery Oversight 

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to operational readiness standards. 

  • Partner with Land Development, Development, Preconstruction, Power Delivery, Engineering, Ops Engineering, IT, Procurement, and Operations teams to drive end-to-end execution. 

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    Financial & Risk Management 

     

  • Manage project and portfolio budgets, forecasting, and cash flow reporting. 

  • Establish cost controls and value management practices. 

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project and portfolio-level risks. 

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    Reporting & Stakeholder Communication 

     

  • Provide executive-level dashboards and briefings on schedule, cost, risk, and capacity readiness. 

  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on delivery strategy. 

  • Ensure transparency and consistency in communications across global teams. 

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    Team Development & Scaling 

     

  • Build, mentor, and lead a teams of project and program managers 

  • Help define roles, career paths, and performance metrics 

  • Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. 

  • Help build company culture where the whole team is more connected and accountable to each other. 

    • Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field 

    • 12+ years of experience in program/project management, with 5+ years in datacenter, infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities 

    • Proven experience standing up and leading a PMO  

    • Strong understanding of datacenter development, construction, MEP systems, commissioning, and operational handover 

    Core Competencies

    • Executive communication and influence 

    • Portfolio prioritization and strategic planning 

    • Financial and risk management 

    • Change management and organizational leadership 

    Success Metrics

     

  • On-time, on-budget delivery of datacenter projects 

  • Improved predictability and transparency across the portfolio 

  • Reduced risk exposure and delivery variability 

  • Strong client satisfaction and operations handoff. 

    • Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.
     
    The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
     
    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

    The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
    Serverfarm
    Serverfarm

    Serverfarm builds and operates a vast network of data centers, with over 750 locations across 45 countries, catering to the needs of leading technology and hyperscale companies. What sets us apart is our commitment to transforming data center operations through our innovative InCommand platform, positioning us strategically to meet the soaring demand driven by AI adoption and cloud migration.

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