Sr. Manager, Program Management - Data Center

Job Req ID: 28721 About Supermicro: Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community.

We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.Job Summary: Supermicro IT team is seeking a results-driven Sr. Manager, Data Center Development to lead strategic initiatives across our global data center business infrastructure portfolio. This leader will oversee critical programs including data center sourcing, facility deployment, and infrastructure modernization spanning both liquid-cooled and air-cooled environments optimized for AI workloads.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of GPU-driven data center trends (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel), power and thermal design, and mechanical/electrical infrastructure. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional engineering, operations, and vendor teams to enable next-generation capacity at scale.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end execution of strategic Data Center infrastructure initiatives, including new builds, retrofits, and DLC POC & EBC showcase projects.

Data Center Solution Development: Collaborate with customers to understand data center requirements and develop comprehensive data center solutions, Design and architect data center infrastructure to meet scalability, availability, and performance requirements, ensure data center designs align with industry best practices and compliance standards

Data Center Sourcing & Partnerships: Lead sourcing strategies, site evaluations, and hosting partnership development with global service providers.

Technical Infrastructure Execution: Oversee buildouts of high-density GPU-capable data centers (air and liquid-cooled), with focus on scalability, efficiency, and reliability.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to deliver projects aligned with business goals and SLA targets.

Power & Mechanical Systems: Manage programs involving PDUs, UPS systems, backup power solutions, and mechanical cooling to meet demanding workload requirements.

Executive Reporting: Provide structured updates on program milestones, risks, mitigations, and ROI metrics to senior leadership including business value proposition updates.

Customer Facing: Ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements

On-boarding of Customers: Implementation of technical solution to on-board customer to product offerings

Infrastructure Optimization: Monitor and evaluate the performance and efficiency of data center systems, recommend and implement improvements to optimize infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce operational costs

Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in data center program management, infrastructure, or data center development

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MBA or MS a plus)

Proven success managing large-scale, cross-disciplinary data center or colocation projects

Strong knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC), GPU trends, and AI workload infrastructure needs

Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and power infrastructure systems (M&E, PDUs, DLC, UPS, etc.)

Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills

PMP, PgMP, or related program management certifications (preferred)

Hands-on engagement with emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and high-density compute platforms

Salary Range $175,000 - $195,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.EEO Statement Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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