TMT Program Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

HDR is looking for a TMT Program Manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in successfully delivering various data center and mission‑critical projects ranging from upfront planning and pre‑design activities through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.

• Assume leadership responsibilities for managing multidisciplinary tech media & telecom (TMT) programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non‑technical intricacies.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, financial, and community facets of tech media & telecom (TMT) programs, which are all critical to program success.
• Leverage lessons learned from other programs and industry best management practices to address each client’s specific needs.
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of program execution.
• Oversee a broad range of disciplines including, but not limited to: capital planning, change management, commissioning/asset onboarding, communications, document management, environmental planning/compliance, engineering, equity, financial support, organizational strengthening, permitting, planning/design management, program governance, procurement, project management, quality management, real estate, regulatory support, risk management, scheduling, strategic planning, sustainability, and resiliency.
• Anticipate and identify potential issues and risks that may impact program implementation, and assist the client with problem‑solving, issues resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision‑making.
• Provide strategic advice and thought leadership and deploy the required resources to address various program challenges and unanticipated events.
• Develop and implement various plans (program management plans, startup plans, and work plans), business processes, and tools to drive efficiencies, emphasize accountability, bring team alignment, and promote transparency.
• Direct the services provided by a program team comprised of HDR and sub‑consultants staff.
• Promote alignment within the team through effective and regular communication.
• Secure the resources required to deliver services specified in the contract scope with a focus on contract compliance.
• Monitor team performance and establish a robust QA/QC program to meet client expectations.
• Monitor the program’s financial performance against pre‑established financial metrics and make adjustments as necessary to meet earnings and profitability targets and control losses.
• Contribute to the growth of HDR’s program management services by building a long‑term trusted advisory relationship with clients; looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; and mentoring and training staff working on programs.
• Align and communicate with operations and market sector planning for resources, goals, and area growth in the region as they relate to the program needs you are supporting with periodic check‑in meetings.
• Align, communicate, and mentor project managers within the program you are…