Technical Program Manager (Norway)

­Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do. Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers. The Technical Program Manager is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center projects, from design review through construction, commissioning, and operational handover. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This position requires close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil, IT infrastructure, security, and operations. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical and electrical expertise, hands-on experience with Tier III+ and hyperscale data centers, and proven leadership in complex project environments. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance Lead the full project lifecycle including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, energization, and handover. Develop and manage master schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Establish project governance, reporting cadence, executive dashboards, and portfolio-level reporting aligned with corporate PMO standards. Identify and manage project risks, maintain risk registers, and escalate critical issues. Ensure contractor compliance with contractual milestones, performance guarantees, and LD provisions. Support procurement strategy and evaluation of EPC / D&B / CM delivery models, including tender evaluations and contract award recommendations. Monitor CAPEX budgets, cost forecasts, funding requests, variance reporting, and progress payment certifications. Track procurement schedules and mitigate supply chain risks. Engineering & Technical Oversight Review, approve, and coordinate technical designs across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, security, and IT infrastructure. Validate system redundancy (N+1, N+2, 2N, 2N+1), operational reliability, and maintainability requirements. Ensure compliance with local regulations, utility requirements, and international standards (Uptime Tier III/IV, NFPA, IEC, TIA, ISO). Coordinate with utility providers for grid interconnection, energization, and regulatory approvals. Oversee HV/MV infrastructure delivery, protection coordination, energization strategy, and power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash). Manage vendor, contractor, and consultant performance to ensure adherence to technical specifications and project objectives. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Lead multi-disciplinary internal teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Act as the primary interface with clients, utility authorities, and internal stakeholders. Ensure clear communication, alignment, and coordination across all parties. Mentor junior engineers and project staff, promoting knowledge transfer and operational excellence. Support the Director of Engineering in strategic planning and executive-level reporting. Compliance, Quality & Safety Enforce engineering standards, corporate governance, and safety regulations. Review quality reports to validate installation quality and workmanship. Support environmental, health, a…