Principal Program Manager - Onsite Data Center Deployment

Full Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a Doer—someone who lives and breathes the site. This role sits at the center of our GPU cluster deployments...

What You'll Do

Onsite Delivery & Execution

• Own cluster bootstrapping, cabling, and fit-out execution from initial deployment through production readiness.

• Use LLDs as the reference point to verify that onsite work is being executed according to plan.

• Maintain complete visibility into onsite blockers and proactively remove them.

• Be regularly present during construction and onsite throughout active deployment phases.

• Build trusted relationships with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams.

Technical Leadership

• Bring credible technical judgment to design and readiness reviews.

• Anticipate recurring technical issues across sites and drive preventative solutions.

• Facilitate technical trade-off decisions across engineering, operations, and customers.

• Resolve moderately complex technical challenges independently.

Program & Risk Management

• Proactively identify program-level risks before they impact delivery.

• Manage schedules, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent deployments.

• Drive systemic improvements across programs.

• Create scalable operating mechanisms for consistent execution.

Stakeholder & Executive Communication

• Serve as the trusted leader when deployments encounter challenges.

• Navigate customer escalations and vendor performance issues.

• Translate technical complexity into executive-ready updates.

• Provide concise reporting on risks, decisions, and milestones.

Process Improvement & Team Development

• Improve deployment processes, tools, and operational practices.

• Balance standardization with program-specific needs.

• Mentor and develop TPMs and onsite talent.

• Build organizational capability by growing others.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Doers. You lead from the floor, not from a dashboard.

• Trusted leaders. You earn confidence through competence and execution.

• Calm under pressure. You bring clarity when deployments go off track.

• People builders. You enjoy developing others.

• Systems thinkers. You recognize patterns across multiple deployments and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an onsite Technical Program Manager, Deployment Lead, or similar role supporting data center construction, GPU cluster deployments, or large-scale infrastructure delivery.

• Hands-on experience interpreting and applying Low-Level Designs (LLDs) to verify onsite implementation.

• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex deployments simultaneously.

• Strong technical credibility and readiness review experience.

• Experience managing third-party vendors and driving accountability.

• Excellent executive communication skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and remain onsite for extended periods during active deployment phases.

Location: Onsite at active construction/deployment sites (multiple regions)

Travel: Mandatory — frequent site visits during construction; extended onsite presence during active deployment phases

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

$220,000—$273,000 USD

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