Program Governance Manager - Data Centres

About the Role

We're partnering with a global consultancy seeking a Program Governance Manager to help drive consistency, structure, and delivery discipline across major data center programs in North America.

This is a key cross-regional role linking the EMEA PMO & Risk teams with the US delivery organization, ensuring that global governance standards are fully embedded into active, complex data center projects.

You'll be the person who brings clarity, control, and alignment to fast-moving technical environments - working closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, and operations teams while maintaining strong relationships with global stakeholders.

If you enjoy building structure, improving program predictability, and helping teams deliver better, this role offers real impact.

What You'll Do

Cross-Regional Alignment

• Act as the main connector between EMEA PMO/Risk functions and US delivery teams

• Embed global governance frameworks, reporting standards, and assurance processes

• Drive consistency across multiple data center programs

Governance, Controls & PMO Leadership

• Implement schedule governance, change control, risk management, and cost tracking routines

• Lead program health checks, audits, and executive reporting

• Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics across regions

Risk Management

• Maintain program-level risk registers

• Run risk workshops, mitigation planning, and assurance sessions

• Train and support teams in adopting risk frameworks

Technical Program Support

• Work with engineering, construction, and operations to identify dependencies and milestones

• Understand technical risks and how they impact schedule, commissioning, and delivery

• Provide structured oversight across all workstreams

What You Bring

Essential

• Experience in PMO, program governance, risk management, or program controls

• Ability to embed frameworks, influence behaviors, and train teams

• Strong stakeholder management, especially in matrixed or global environments

• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating internationally

• Experience supporting complex technical programs

Preferred

• Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction/engineering

• Understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, or hyperscale environments

• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-RMP, PRINCE2, or similar

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

• Enjoys bringing order and structure to high-paced technical programs

• Can confidently challenge, guide, and influence senior delivery teams

• Has a global mindset and is comfortable working with EMEA-driven frameworks

• Balances governance discipline with practical delivery awareness

• Is calm, organized, and respected by both technical and non-technical stakeholders

If you've operated within global consultancies or hyperscale environments (e.g., Meta, AWS, Microsoft, Google, T&T, CBRE, AECOM, Cumming), you'll feel right at home.

Why Apply?

• Join a consultancy with a global footprint and strong data center pedigree

• Play a pivotal role shaping governance for high-value technical programs

• Work directly with senior stakeholders across EMEA and the US

• Excellent progression, professional development support, and long-term career opportunity