Data Center Program Manager

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of 2 billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and driven Program Manager to lead and coordinate hyperscale data center construction projects. This role is critical in managing the installation, fiber splicing, testing, and patching scopes, while ensuring seamless communication with client counterparts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in data center infrastructure and project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:

• Oversee end-to-end execution of hyperscale data center construction projects.
• Manage installation, fiber splicing, testing, and patching activities with precision and adherence to timelines.
• Ensure all scopes are delivered to specification and quality standards.

• Client Communication:

• Interface with client counterparts

  twice daily

  to provide updates on project activities, milestones, and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client escalations and coordination.

• Team Coordination:

• Lead cross-functional teams including contractors, engineers, and technicians.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.

• Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all work meets industry standards and client specifications.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for compliance and audit purposes.

• Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Proactively resolve issues to minimize impact on project timelines.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in data center construction or infrastructure program management.
• Proven expertise in fiber installation, splicing, testing, and patching.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Familiarity with hyperscale environments and large-scale deployments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with hyperscale clients (e.g., cloud providers).
• Technical understanding of fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).