Staff Technical Program Manager, Physical Infrastructure
Posted on February 22, 2026 (3 months ago)
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Job Description
At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. This role is hybrid and will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days. This role will be based in Mountain View, CA.
LinkedIn is looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager (TPM) to work within LinkedIn’s Physical Infrastructure Program Management team. You will lead strategy, inception, and execution of infrastructure projects and intermediate-to-large scale cross-functional programs, working across functional lines where authority is not always given.
What You’ll Own
Executive Partnership & Governance
- Partner with VP-level and C-suite leadership on program execution and strategic planning
- Establish governance frameworks that drive decision-making and mitigate cross-organizational dependencies
- Present to senior executives on infrastructure strategies, managing sensitive situations and securing stakeholder commitments
Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute multi-year strategy for data center infrastructure programs, including capacity expansion and forecasting, network modernization, data center build and decommissioning
- Shape infrastructure investment strategies aligned with LinkedIn’s 5+ year growth trajectory
- Pioneer next-generation data center technologies that establish competitive advantages
Program Execution
- Lead concurrent projects across multiple regions, including major data center buildouts, brownfield retrofits, AI/ML infrastructure (GPU clusters), capacity forecasting and expansion, and supply chain operations
- Manage end-to-end data center lifecycle from site selection through operations optimization to decommissioning
- Ensure predictability across teams by maintaining momentum, removing organizational roadblocks, and shipping solutions on schedule
Technical Expertise
- Drive infrastructure improvements including AI acceleration, high-density power/cooling systems, and hyperscale network design
- Serve as subject matter expert in physical infrastructure and emerging data center technologies
- Develop and evangelize best practices and contribute to industry leadership
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Influence teams of 100+ stakeholders across engineering, construction, procurement, operations, legal, and finance without direct authority
- Build consensus and navigate complex multi-party conflicts
- Act as liaison between Engineering, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to align strategy and execution
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Partner with data and infrastructure teams to inform capacity planning
- Understand and drive financial models including TCO analysis, ROI projections, and business cases for capital expenditures
- Drive metrics aligned with organizational goals to ensure continuous improvement
Process Excellence
- Design and improve processes to optimize cross-team workflows and implement advanced change management practices
- Maintain project dashboards and status reporting across concurrent workstreams to ensure stakeholder visibility
- Produce executive-ready materials that synthesize technical complexity and iterate through feedback cycles
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 7+ years of technical program management experience in data center infrastructure or closely related fields
Preferred Qualifications
- AI/ML infrastructure deployment including GPU clusters and specialized cooling solutions
- Complex brownfield retrofits and greenfield construction management
- High-density power distribution, advanced cooling systems, and PUE optimization
- Hyperscale network design and circuit provisioning
- Physical security frameworks and compliance, sustainable decommissioning and asset management
- Managing multi-million dollar portfolios with 15+ concurrent projects across multiple regions
- Infrastructure financial modeling and business cases for $100M+ capital expenditures
Additional Information
LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $139,000 to $229,000. Actual compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate and may differ by location. The total compensation package may include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive plans.
LinkedIn is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, contact [email protected].
How to Apply
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Notes
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