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 ResponsibilitiesInclude but are not limited to:Design Leadership & StrategyLead 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 CoordinationCoordinate 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 OversightProvide 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 AlignmentEnsure 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 ManagementManage 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 & RequirementsBachelor’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 projectsStrong familiarity with data center infrastructure and mission-critical MEP systemsExperience coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering teamsAbility to manage design schedules and drive engineering deliverablesStrong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholdersPreferred ExperienceData center development or missio