Technical Program Manager

About Lambda

Lambda is The Superintelligence Cloud, a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide. Our customer base ranges from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. We're building the world's best AI cloud infrastructure, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our mission.

The Role

The Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless end-to-end execution of Lambda's AI-IaaS infrastructure and hardware. As a Technical Program Manager, you'll be responsible for managing large-scale GPU cluster deployments across datacenter colocation facilities nationwide, overseeing day-to-day operations to maintain optimal performance and uptime, and driving cross-company coordination through our product management organization to align operational capabilities with strategic goals. This position manages the full lifecycle from procurement to deployment and operational efficiency, ensuring our AI-driven infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.

Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose or San Francisco office 4 days per week, with Tuesday as the designated work-from-home day.

What You'll Do

• Manage large-scale deployments of GPU clusters in datacenter colocation facilities across the country
• Work closely with Data Center engineering and operations teams to ensure proper deployment of infrastructure requirements
• Drive multiple simultaneous projects forward, assessing risks and monitoring task execution
• Proactively manage dependencies and anticipate/resolve execution issues before they impact timelines
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure we build the right solution, test correctly, deploy on schedule, and meet stated SLAs
• Manage communication of progress and status with internal stakeholders and customer groups across various locations and time zones
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels to resolve technical and scheduling issues
• Build strong partnerships across Lambda and leverage credibility and technical acumen to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Contribute to the development of new business opportunities and expansion of existing initiatives

About You

• 7+ years of experience in program/project management for complex product development programs
• Thorough understanding of agile and waterfall management techniques
• Technical background with demonstrated ability to engage on technical topics—typically evidenced by an Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels and time zones
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and drive results through influence
• Experience with infrastructure, deployment, or operations programs highly valued

💰 Compensation not publicly listed. Market estimate for similar roles: from $80K, varying by experience and location.