Job description
IREN is seeking Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) to lead the execution of complex technical infrastructure projects supporting strategic delivery and operational remediation programs across IREN's AI infrastructure portfolio. Working in partnership with Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Technical Infrastructure Program Managers (TIPMs), the STPM is responsible for successfully delivering projects that support infrastructure expansion, client delivery, infrastructure optimization, and operational remediation initiatives. This role serves as the execution lead within larger strategic programs, translating program objectives into successful project outcomes through disciplined planning, technical coordination, schedule management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.Job requirements
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of Technical Project Management experience.
- Experience delivering complex technical infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering and operational teams.
- Strong experience managing integrated project schedules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting AI infrastructure or hyperscale data centre environments.
- Experience with GPU compute platforms and HPC infrastructure.
- Experience delivering technical deployment or operational remediation projects.
- Familiarity with Dell, NVIDIA, Lenovo, Supermicro, or similar enterprise hardware.
- Knowledge of ROCE , InfiniBand, or equivalent technologies.
- Experience with NetBox, Nlyte DCIM, or similar platforms.
- Advanced scheduling experience using Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
Job responsibilities
The Senior Technical Project Manager (STPM) is responsible for:Technical Project Delivery
- Manage Technical Project Management group
- Lead the execution of complex technical infrastructure projects supporting AI infrastructure deployment and operational remediation programs.
- Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and in accordance with technical, operational, and business requirements.
- Develop detailed execution plans and coordinate project activities from initiation through operational handoff.
- Manage multiple concurrent technical projects supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives.
- Lead projects involving Rack & Stack, GPU Server Deployment, Storage Deployment, Network Hardware Installation, Fibre Optic Installation, Structured Cabling, Cross-Connects, Infrastructure Provisioning, Infrastructure Commissioning, Client Delivery, and Operational Readiness.
- Coordinate implementation across Engineering, Operations, Site Leadership, Procurement, OEM vendors (Dell, NVIDIA, Lenovo, Supermicro), and external service providers.
- Execute projects supporting infrastructure upgrades, hardware refresh initiatives, infrastructure optimization, infrastructure recovery, reliability improvements, capacity optimization, technology lifecycle initiatives, technical remediation projects, corrective action implementation, and infrastructure modernization.
- Support Technical Infrastructure Program Managers in executing enterprise remediation roadmaps.
- Develop and maintain integrated project schedules.
- Manage milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities.
- Coordinate implementation sequencing across multiple technical teams.
- Monitor schedule performance and proactively manage project risks.
- Support procurement coordination for long-lead technical equipment.
- Maintain accurate project forecasts and delivery reporting.
- Build trusted working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Construction, Procurement, Site Leadership, and external vendors.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate project meetings and coordinate cross-functional delivery activities.
- Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining delivery momentum.
- Manage project scope, schedules, action items, risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
- Track project performance against established objectives.
- Prepare executive-ready project reporting and status updates.
- Ensure documentation remains current throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate implementation readiness.
- Manage technical deployment activities.
- Support commissioning activities.
- Coordinate customer onboarding.
- Ensure successful operational handoff.
- Support go-live readiness.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery practices.
- Develop reusable project templates and standards.
- Support the continuous maturity of IREN's Technical Program Management organization.
- Capture lessons learned and recommend process improvements.
Job benefits
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in delivering some of Canada’s most advanced data centre and high-performance computing infrastructure projects — working alongside experienced engineering, construction, and project management teams.You’ll take on a high-impact coordination role with real accountability, gain exposure to hyperscale environments, and help build the execution systems that allow IREN to scale its capital project portfolio efficiently.
For engineers and project professionals looking to move beyond single-project roles, this position offers a direct path into multi-project capital delivery leadership in a fast-growing, purpose-driven company.
Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years of technical project management, complex infrastructure delivery, cross-functional coordination, integrated scheduling, and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- delivering projects
- managing schedules
- mitigating risks
Skills & Tools
ROCE, InfiniBand, NetBox, Nlyte DCIM, Jira, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Dell, NVIDIA, Lenovo, Supermicro, GPU, HPC
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — British Columbia, Canada
- Salary: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 / year
- Languages: English
About IREN
A data center and high-performance computing infrastructure company delivering large-scale technical infrastructure projects. — Industry: Information Technology