Global Program Manager, Data Centers

The Judge Group
The Judge Group

Operations

Remote

USD 145k-165k / year

Posted on Oct 14, 2026

Global Program Manager, Data Centers

The Global Program Manager, Data Centers, will lead new product introductions & global programs related to industrial products used in liquid cooling applications for Data Centers such as Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), Immersion Cooling, Direct to Chip Cooling, etc.

Location: Remote + 40%+ travel.

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 base salary + 10%-15% bonus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401k Match 6%, 3 weeks’ vacation, etc.

Job Description:

Program Leadership

Lead end-to-end product development projects, from concept through production validation to commercialization, in partnership with Product Management, Technical, and Operations.

Champion development process improvements and methods to parallel path, driving product development at an accelerated pace to keep up with a fast-evolving end market (Data Centers).

Planning and Execution

Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and capital requirements, ensuring adherence to performance, cost, and time targets.

Translate technical requirements into actionable project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.

Ensure on-time delivery of prototype builds, testing, and validation activities in line with development requirements for each project.

Risk and Governance

Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Facilitate design reviews, stage-gate approvals, and technical working sessions to maintain alignment and progress.

Technical and Manufacturing Readiness

Support manufacturing readiness, including process development, tooling, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.

Ensure the processing and timely delivery of the Technical organization’s deliverables like BOMs, drawings, test reports, and change management records (ECR/ECN).

Communication

Maintain transparent communication, providing regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.

Qualifications Seeking:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

8+ years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.

Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).

Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.

Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority.

Excited to work in the office with great teammates.

Ability to travel up to 40%, both domestic and global.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Qualifications Preferred (Not Required):

PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification.

Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer.

Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).

Global work experience and perspective.

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