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Technical Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Groq

Groq

Other Engineering, IT, Operations
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 223,600-331,900 / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 19, 2025
Technical Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
Palo Alto, CA
Data Center Provisioning
Hybrid
Full-time
About Groq
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. From our Bay Area roots to our growing global presence, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.
Technical Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure
Mission: In this role you will serve as the central connector between our Compute‑Storage and Networking teams. You will also coordinate cross functional with Data Center Operations, Procurement, and external vendors. You will lead high‑impact initiatives and ensure they are delivered on schedule, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
Location: Ideally Bay Area, CA.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
  • Cross‑Team Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between Compute‑Storage and Networking groups.
  • Program Ownership: Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of data‑center infrastructure programs (e.g., rack‑level upgrades, power‑and‑cooling optimizations).
  • Define scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics; translate business goals into actionable plans.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with Data Center Operations, Procurement, and external vendors to secure resources, negotiate contracts, and manage expectations.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Identify, track, and mitigate risks and blockers; develop contingency plans. Escalate critical issues to the appropriate leadership promptly.
  • Process & Tooling: Champion best practices for program management and implement and maintain program tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Power BI, etc.).
  • Continuous Improvement: Conduct post‑mortems and capture lessons learned. Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce technical debt.
Ideal candidates have/are:
  • Technical Depth: Strong understanding of data‑center infrastructure: compute, storage, networking, power, cooling, and GPU technologies.
  • Program Management Expertise: Proven track record managing complex, multi‑team programs with external dependencies; experience with Agile/Lean frameworks is a plus.
  • Stakeholder‑Centric Mindset: Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical details into business value for non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Comfortable with data‑driven decision making; adept at risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Leadership & Influence: Comfortable leading without direct authority; can inspire cross‑functional teams to achieve shared goals.
Why Join Us
  • Purposeful Hiring: You’re not here by accident, and neither is anyone else. Every teammate is handpicked with intention because who we build with matters.
  • Builders Wanted: You’re not just riding the rocket ship, you’re building it. Your work directly shapes the trajectory of our company.
  • Mission-Driven Work: We’re here to make a real impact. Our mission fuels everything we do.
  • Tackling Hard Problems: If easy isn’t your thing, you’re in the right place. We solve some of the most complex and exciting challenges in our space.
  • Excellence Is The Standard: High performance isn’t just encouraged, it’s the baseline. And it’s contagious.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!


Compensation:

USA
At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $223,600 to $331,900, determined by your location, skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This range is specific to roles in the United States, compensation for candidates outside the USA will be dependent on the local market.

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Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Groq complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.
Groq is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or to participate in the hiring process, please contact us at talent@groq.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of the applicant’s identity and employment authorization in accordance with federal law.
Groq encourages people with criminal record histories to apply for employment, and values diverse experiences, including prior contact with the criminal legal system. To that end, Groq welcomes such applicants in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Act Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Act Ordinance. Philadelphia applicants can review information pertaining to Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance here: https://www.phila.gov/documents/fair-chance-hiring-law-poster.
Req ID: R680