Program Manager-Project Controls
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Iron Mountain scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Job Summary
Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Project Management Office (PMO) Lead - Data Center Projects to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving program governance, process standardization, cross-project reporting, and execution support across large-scale data center build programs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering, construction, procurement, and operations teams to ensure critical facility projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will:
- Drive Program Governance and Project Tracking: Establish and enforce standardized Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks, milestones, and reporting dashboards across data center builds to ensure delivery meets schedule targets and financial budget baselines.
- Partner with Cross-Functional Stakeholders: Facilitate governance meetings and steering committee reviews with internal Design, Engineering, Procurement, Information Technology (IT), and Operations teams, as well as external contractors, to maintain alignment and programmatic transparency.
- Manage Program Risks and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAID) logs, implement proactive mitigation strategies, and enforce organizational quality standards and data center compliance requirements.
What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate will have:
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in project management or Project Management Office (PMO) functions within data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments.
- Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure systems (such as power, cooling, and network cabling) alongside proficiency in project tracking and business intelligence platforms such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Power BI.
- Proven ability in executive-level reporting, budget and cost control, vendor coordination, and structured problem-solving to resolve critical project escalations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred), along with Project Management Professional (PMP) or Projects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) certification.