Development Program Manager (Electrical Engineering)

The Development Program Manager - Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)   serves as a technical authority for electrical systems across multiple mission-critical development projects. This role provides program-level leadership for electrical design standards, system architecture, equipment strategy, constructability, reliability, and technical issue resolution throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.   The Program Manager works closely with Facilities, Development, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Procurement, Risk Management, Vendors, Consultants, and Data Center Operations. The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear recommendations for project teams and senior leadership.   KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES   Serve as the Electrical SME and technical authority across multiple development projects and programs.   Review electrical drawing packages, specifications, calculations, studies, and equipment selections for adherence to company design standards.   Drive electrical standards, best practices, quality, consistency, scalability, maintainability, and continuous improvement across the portfolio.   Collaborate with internal and external design teams to confirm compliance with established standards, applicable codes, and requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).   Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements, evaluate deviations from standards, and communicate technical direction to design teams.   Support Construction, Commissioning, and Risk Management teams in resolving requests for information, value engineering proposals, and design issues discovered during construction and commissioning.   Collaborate with Strategic Procurement to support electrical equipment strategy and review owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment submittals for compliance with standard design criteria.   Work with consultants to develop and review short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies for adherence to company standards.   Evaluate electrical system architecture and major equipment, including utility service, substations, medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, battery systems, switchgear, protective relaying, and grounding systems.   Create and communicate program updates, key risks, technical decisions, and engineering milestone status in a format suitable for executive-level review.   Mentor engineers and project teams, support onboarding, and provide technical guidance without direct supervisory responsibility.   Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical improvements to electrical design platforms and standards.   Manage multiple projects and technical initiatives simultaneously.   Travel up to 25% as required.   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor's degree in Electrical…