Program Manager, Strategic Projects & Market Expansion (1753) (Denver)

Strategic Program Manager Role

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we're not just building state-of-the-art infrastructurewe're creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite not only are we committed to excellence, but we also build connections, own it, do the right thing, have fun, and win as a team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

As a member of the Business Operations team, the Program Manager, Strategic Projects & Market Expansion leads and coordinates cross-functional teams across all departments to ensure successful and scalable launches of data center operations in both new and existing geographic markets, as well as mergers and acquisition efforts. This role encompasses end-to-end program management including developing and maintaining project materials, facilitating cross-team collaboration, tracking and reporting activities, supporting integration efforts, performing business analyses, and driving measurable business outcomes.

Duties :

• Understand and maintain visibility of all aspects of new market entries, ensuring all departments are represented as required to ensure successful closes and launches.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives with clear goals, timelines, and deliverables to ensure on-time and -budget entries into new markets.
• Work cross-functionally with all departments to develop work plans, align critical project activities, and support unique team needs required to ensure successful entries into new markets.
• Identify and track project risks, develop project launch plans, and communicate status updates to peers and senior leaders.
• Ensure seamless transitions from market entries to operational launches by aligning with Construction, Security, Network, IT, Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Product, Sales, Capacity Planning, and Data Center Operations teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams and external vendors.
• Prepare materials, reports, or analyses for leaders and senior management.
• Anticipate senior management's and business partners' needs during new market entry activities and prioritize efforts to deliver results.
• Support the integration of new customers.
• Mentor others in best practices, train junior analysts, and lead process improvements related to new market entries.
• Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and core values.

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