Executive Director, Data Center Programs & Strategy - AI/HPC
Madison-Davis, LLC, Dallas, TX, United States
Dallas hybrid (3 days onsite); relocation supported (white-glove service)
AI/HPC data center build-out supporting AI/ML platform growth (owner-operator, hyperscale-grade environment)
Executive Director, Data Center Programs & Strategy owning end-to-end program leadership from concept through steady-state operations
Description A private, investment-backed technology organization is building a large-scale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center platform. We are hiring an Executive Director to lead program execution and strategic delivery across data center development initiatives, translating business objectives into disciplined outcomes across schedule, capital deployment, and cross-functional alignment.
This is an executive business leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, schedule-driven environments. You will partner closely with engineering and operations leaders, establish governance and performance mechanisms, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams and external partners.
What You’ll Tackle
Own end-to-end program leadership for data center development from concept through steady-state operations
Build and execute a multi-phase delivery roadmap aligned to AI/HPC growth objectives
Drive schedules, milestones, and delivery accountability across engineering, construction, and operations
Establish program governance, KPIs, reporting cadences, and decision forums
Lead business case development and identify opportunities to improve capital efficiency and financial outcomes
Manage external partners (EPCM, key vendors, delivery partners, third-party providers)
Drive operating model and process development to enable scalable delivery
Ensure program readiness across safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements
What You Bring
10+ years leading large, complex infrastructure or technology programs (data centers, energy, industrial environments)
Demonstrated success in capital-intensive, schedule-driven delivery organizations
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to lead through influence and ambiguity, creating structure and execution rigor
Nice to Have
MBA or equivalent
Experience supporting AI/HPC infrastructure organizations
Exposure to power generation, energy strategy, or critical facility operations
How We Work
High ownership, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes
Cross-functional partnership with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and leadership
Bias toward operational rigor: cadence, metrics, and decision discipline
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AI/HPC data center build-out supporting AI/ML platform growth (owner-operator, hyperscale-grade environment)
Executive Director, Data Center Programs & Strategy owning end-to-end program leadership from concept through steady-state operations
Description A private, investment-backed technology organization is building a large-scale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center platform. We are hiring an Executive Director to lead program execution and strategic delivery across data center development initiatives, translating business objectives into disciplined outcomes across schedule, capital deployment, and cross-functional alignment.
This is an executive business leadership role for someone who thrives in complex, schedule-driven environments. You will partner closely with engineering and operations leaders, establish governance and performance mechanisms, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams and external partners.
What You’ll Tackle
Own end-to-end program leadership for data center development from concept through steady-state operations
Build and execute a multi-phase delivery roadmap aligned to AI/HPC growth objectives
Drive schedules, milestones, and delivery accountability across engineering, construction, and operations
Establish program governance, KPIs, reporting cadences, and decision forums
Lead business case development and identify opportunities to improve capital efficiency and financial outcomes
Manage external partners (EPCM, key vendors, delivery partners, third-party providers)
Drive operating model and process development to enable scalable delivery
Ensure program readiness across safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements
What You Bring
10+ years leading large, complex infrastructure or technology programs (data centers, energy, industrial environments)
Demonstrated success in capital-intensive, schedule-driven delivery organizations
Strong executive communication and stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams
Ability to lead through influence and ambiguity, creating structure and execution rigor
Nice to Have
MBA or equivalent
Experience supporting AI/HPC infrastructure organizations
Exposure to power generation, energy strategy, or critical facility operations
How We Work
High ownership, clear accountability, and measurable outcomes
Cross-functional partnership with engineering, operations, finance, procurement, and leadership
Bias toward operational rigor: cadence, metrics, and decision discipline
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