[Remote] Sr. Mission Critical Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qcells North America is seeking a Senior Mission Critical Program Manager to oversee the delivery of data center fit-out and retrofit projects. The role involves managing the installation of MEP and mission-critical infrastructure while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.ResponsibilitiesServe as Qcells’ owner representative on data center fit-out and retrofit projects, maintaining on-site presence at active sitesOversee engineering partners, EPCs, and contractors to ensure work is performed to specification, on schedule, and within budgetAttend coordination meetings, OAC sessions, and site walks to monitor progress and surface issues earlyMitigate change orders and protect project interests through proactive risk identification and resolutionLead end-to-end project execution across multiple concurrent data center sites, from design coordination through installation, integration, commissioning, and closeoutOwn project schedules, budgets, and milestones; track progress against plan and drive corrective action when neededManage scope, contract administration, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentationCoordinate constructability reviews, value engineering, and design coordination with engineering teams and contractorsOversee installation of MEP and mission-critical infrastructure, including generators, ATS, switchgear, mechanical systems, and DC electrical distributionValidate that technical aspects of installation, including MEP, power systems, and critical environment requirements, are executed to specificationPartner with internal engineering and power systems teams to resolve technical issues in the fieldOversee commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities to ensure sites are delivered ready for operationMaintain quality control across site execution, identifying and escalating deviations from design intentTrack project costs, schedule, and change order impact across assigned sitesMaintain project schedules and drive corrective action when neededIdentify and manage project risks across safety, cost, schedule, and qualityReport project status, key metrics, and risks to internal leadership on a regular cadencePartner with internal engineering, power systems, program management, and deployment teams to maintain delivery alignmentCoordinate with Qcells’ program management function to ensure individual project execution rolls up to portfolio-level delivery visibilityCollaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sites meet operational, reliability, and performance goalsSkillsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field7+ years of project management experience in construction, infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities, with demonstrated exposure to data center, retrofit, or fit-out workStrong working knowledge of mission-critical MEP and electrical systems, including generators, ATS, switchgear, and DC electrical distribution, along with commissioning processes and critical environment protocolsProven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contract administration, and risk on complex infrastructure projectsExperience coordinating with general contractors, engineering consultants, and vendor execution partnersAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively across internal and external stakeholdersTravel may be required up to 50%, depending on business needsExperience serving as an owner's representative or in an owner-side project management roleExperience delivering data center fit-out, brownfield conversion, or colocation retrofit projectsExperience with supporting power infrastructure including BESS, solar, generators, or utility interconnectionExperience delivering hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data center projectsPMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certificationFamiliarity with construction project scheduling and document collaboration tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Bluebeam)Experience with fast-track delivery and owner-side risk management on capital projectsCompany OverviewQcells is a renowned complete energy solutions provider in solar cell and module, energy storage, downstream project business and energy retail. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, US, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.qcells.com/us.Company H1B SponsorshipQcells North America has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.