Data Center and Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Data Center and Environmental Compliance Program Manager

Location: Remote, PST hours preferred

About the Role

• We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives across global data centers. This role is not software or development focused. Instead, it requires a background in construction, architecture, regulatory compliance, or data center operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in technically complex environments and a strong understanding of how to drive compliance in line with European and international standards.
• This position plays a critical role in reducing water and power usage across data centers and aligning those efforts with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals. It provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure while collaborating with engineers, operations teams, external design firms, and compliance partners globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and data center operations to identify gaps in sustainability practices related to water and power usage.
• Analyze existing systems to determine current state versus international standards, and work with partners to create and implement improvement plans.
• Partner with design firms and operations to implement efficient and compliant engineering solutions.
• Develop repeatable frameworks for stakeholder engagement and compliance tracking.
• Define, manage, and track program/project schedules, reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis using tools such as Kusto to assess performance and drive decision-making.
• Document requirements, draft functional specifications, and review tooling needs to support compliance and operational excellence.
• Facilitate alignment with key global regulations and standards including:
• ISO50001 (Energy Management)
• EN50600 (Data Center Infrastructure)
• ISO14001 (Environmental Management)
• EU Energy Directive
• EU Trade Schema
• EU Green Public Procurement
• EU Taxonomy
• ISO30134-series metrics
• Drive projects from issue identification through to resolution, ensuring cross-functional coordination and clarity on deliverables.

Experience & Skills:

• 8–10 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within a technical or engineering-driven environment.
• Proven ability to interface with and manage diverse technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of mathematics, thermodynamics, and systems engineering concepts.
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional initiatives in compliance-heavy environments.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and willingness to learn complex technical subject matter.
• Ability to interpret and align programs with international environmental standards and directives.
• Willingness to learn and engage with deep technical concepts (e.g., calculus, engineering models).

Top skills required:

• Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): 2–3 years
• Kusto (KQL): 2–3 years
• Azure DevOps: 2–3 years
• SharePoint: 2–3 years