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 centre 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 centre 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 centre 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 centres, 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 centre 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