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Job Application for Senior Program Manager, Data Center Build at Together AI Back to jobs Senior Program Manager, Data Center Build San Francisco Apply About The Role Together AI is scaling its own data center infrastructure to power the next generation of AI workloads. We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager, Data Center Build to serve as our representative across our physical infrastructure builds. In this role, you will manage critical data center builds, coordinate infrastructure deployment, and drive projects from contract negotiation through commissioning and data center fit out. You will own the full deployment lifecycle, ensuring builds are delivered on time, on budget, and to the quality standards required for high-density AI compute environments. Responsibilities Serve as Together’s representative on data center construction and expansion projects, managing data center providers, sub-contractors, and other third-party vendors from planning through fit-out. Oversee all phases of physical infrastructure delivery at data center sites, including site preparation, MEP installation, commissioning, facility readiness, white space fit out, and turnover to operations teams. Manage partner contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), schedules, and change orders; track progress against milestones and hold partners accountable to performance, cost, and timeline commitments. Coordinate with external partners, including data center providers, owner’s reps, GCs, design consultants, and commissioning agents, to resolve field issues and keep builds on track. Track equipment deliveries from vendors, coordinating delivery schedules with construction milestones to ensure materials arrive on time. Provide regular project status reporting to leadership, including schedule updates, risk registers, budget forecasts, and key decision points. Drive process improvements across the data center build-out and infrastructure deployment program, establishing scalable workflows for tracking, documentation, and vendor management as the portfolio of builds grows. Ensure all deployment activities comply with codes, security policies, and safety standards. Requirements 7+ years of experience in technical project or program management or construction management, with at least 5 years focused on data center, mission-critical, or high-density infrastructure builds. Direct experience managing data center providers or general contractors on behalf of an owner or developer, including contract administration, schedule oversight, and scope amendment. Strong understanding of data center MEP systems, data hall fit out, structured cabling, and white space delivery. Experience managing multi-million infrastructure budgets and tracking costs and timelines across multiple concurrent projects. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical construction and delivery details for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership. Familiarity with high-density GPU compute environments, liquid cooling systems, or AI infrastructure requirements. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business or a related field. PMP certification or equivalent project management credential. Nice to Have Experience with fast-track or modular delivery methods for data center or mission-critical facilities. About Together AI Together AI is an AI-native cloud company building the infrastructure to make AI faster, cheaper, and more accessible. We’re rapidly scaling our GPU footprint: signing our own data center leases, building large-scale clusters, and expanding toward a global owned-infrastructure presence. Our research team has contributed to breakthroughs like FlashAttention, Hyena, and RedPajama, and we co-design across software, hardware, and algorithms to push the frontier of AI efficiency. Compensation We offer competitive compensation, startup equity, health insurance, and other benefits, as well as flexibility in terms of remote work. The US base salary range for this full-time position is: $190-240K + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by location, level and role. Individual compensation will be determined by experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. Equal Opportunity Together AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. Please see our Privacy Policy at Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Together AI? 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