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The Director of Program Management for datacenter deployment at NVIDIA holds a strategic leadership role. They establish governance and standardize methodologies. They also supervise the entire execution of client and datacenter rollout initiatives, ensuring this aligns with business goals and customer requirements. The core function is to build and lead a high-performing PMO team while establishing and maintaining outstanding project management methodologies, standards, and tools across our client program coordination division.
This leader leads a portfolio of sophisticated, high-value projects, driving consistent and efficient delivery through effective resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration with matrixed engineering, operations, supply chain, customer program management, and onsite datacenter support teams; all the while ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to required quality standards using internal teams and external vendors. The Director serves as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, providing executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, and overall financial health. Come join our team now and build the future with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing distributed team of project and program managers, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop, implement, and govern project management processes, tools, templates, policies, and metrics to ensure consistency and efficiency across all customer and datacenter deployment programs.
- Lead all aspects of the entire project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and long-term datacenter deployment roadmaps.
- Ensure all datacenter and customer projects (from inception through design-in, deployment, commissioning, and post-production support) adhere to established timelines, scope, budgetary constraints, quality, and safety standards.
- Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio, balancing PMO and cross-functional capacity against strategic priorities and customer commitments.
- Work closely with internal and external matrixed teams—including contractors and systems integrators—that support datacenter deployment and lifecycle operations.
- Serve as the primary interface for executives, customers, partners, and vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly and ensuring third-party SOWs and deliverables provide high-quality, cost-efficient support for NVIDIA datacenter and cloud deployments.
- Proactively identify project and portfolio-level risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement quality assurance processes to minimize disruptions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Change management and tooling: Drive organizational change initiatives related to PMO process, tooling, and data adoption, ensuring documentation, communication, and training are accurate for teams and collaborators.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); a Master’s degree (MBA or technical) is highly desired.
- 15+ overall years of progressive project/program management leadership, with at least 5 years running large-scale datacenter, cloud infrastructure, or complex hardware/software deployment programs.
- Proven experience building and leading a Program Management Office or team, or a similar portfolio governance function in a high-tech environment.
- Demonstrated success working in a matrix leadership environment, coordinating resources across multiple business units, geographies, and partner organizations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority across engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams.
- Strong business sense and critical thinking to align the portfolio with NVIDIA’s AI and datacenter strategy and demonstrate measurable value to customers and the company.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with a strong focus on risk management and issue resolution in a highly dynamic environment.
- Adaptability and resilience to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP are highly desired; PfMP or equivalent portfolio-management certification is a strong plus.
- Experienced knowledge of project, program, and change management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and proficiency with PMO tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Planview, and executive dashboarding platforms.
- Familiarity with datacenter technologies, cloud platforms, and large-scale infrastructure deployments is preferred.
- Prior exposure to customer-facing or OEM/joint development programs is strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD.
- You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 7, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
The Director of Program Management for datacenter deployment at NVIDIA holds a strategic leadership role. They establish governance and standardize methodologies. They also supervise the entire execution of client and datacenter rollout initiatives, ensuring this aligns with business goals and customer requirements. The core function is to build and lead a high-performing PMO team while establishing and maintaining outstanding project management methodologies, standards, and tools across our client program coordination division.
This leader leads a portfolio of sophisticated, high-value projects, driving consistent and efficient delivery through effective resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration with matrixed engineering, operations, supply chain, customer program management, and onsite datacenter support teams; all the while ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, on budget, and to required quality standards using internal teams and external vendors. The Director serves as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, providing executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, and overall financial health. Come join our team now and build the future with us!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Building, mentoring, and managing a high-performing distributed team of project and program managers, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop, implement, and govern project management processes, tools, templates, policies, and metrics to ensure consistency and efficiency across all customer and datacenter deployment programs.
- Lead all aspects of the entire project portfolio, prioritizing initiatives, managing dependencies, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and long-term datacenter deployment roadmaps.
- Ensure all datacenter and customer projects (from inception through design-in, deployment, commissioning, and post-production support) adhere to established timelines, scope, budgetary constraints, quality, and safety standards.
- Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio, balancing PMO and cross-functional capacity against strategic priorities and customer commitments.
- Work closely with internal and external matrixed teams—including contractors and systems integrators—that support datacenter deployment and lifecycle operations.
- Serve as the primary interface for executives, customers, partners, and vendors, coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly and ensuring third-party SOWs and deliverables provide high-quality, cost-efficient support for NVIDIA datacenter and cloud deployments.
- Proactively identify project and portfolio-level risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement quality assurance processes to minimize disruptions and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Change management and tooling: Drive organizational change initiatives related to PMO process, tooling, and data adoption, ensuring documentation, communication, and training are accurate for teams and collaborators.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); a Master’s degree (MBA or technical) is highly desired.
- 15+ overall years of progressive project/program management leadership, with at least 5 years running large-scale datacenter, cloud infrastructure, or complex hardware/software deployment programs.
- Proven experience building and leading a Program Management Office or team, or a similar portfolio governance function in a high-tech environment.
- Demonstrated success working in a matrix leadership environment, coordinating resources across multiple business units, geographies, and partner organizations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority across engineering, operations, and customer-facing teams.
- Strong business sense and critical thinking to align the portfolio with NVIDIA’s AI and datacenter strategy and demonstrate measurable value to customers and the company.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with a strong focus on risk management and issue resolution in a highly dynamic environment.
- Adaptability and resilience to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth technology company.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP are highly desired; PfMP or equivalent portfolio-management certification is a strong plus.
- Experienced knowledge of project, program, and change management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and proficiency with PMO tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Planview, and executive dashboarding platforms.
- Familiarity with datacenter technologies, cloud platforms, and large-scale infrastructure deployments is preferred.
- Prior exposure to customer-facing or OEM/joint development programs is strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 425,500 USD.
- You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 7, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Map your credentials to specialty occupation
USCIS evaluates Technical Director roles under the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific TD function, whether film, engineering, or technology, and align your degree and experience to its listed education requirements before applying.
Target employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Technical Director roles at these institutions let you start immediately rather than waiting for an October 1 cap-subject start date.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run an OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for your TD function before salary discussions so you know the minimum the LCA must certify.
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Search Technical Director roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This shows you which companies have filed for comparable roles, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness before you apply.
Clarify who owns the I-129 filing timeline
Technical Director hires often involve extended negotiations and counteroffers. Confirm with HR exactly when they'll file the I-129 petition and whether they'll use premium processing, since USCIS's 15-business-day premium window determines how quickly you can start.
Document your leadership scope for RFE defense
USCIS sometimes challenges Technical Director petitions when the role involves both creative oversight and hands-on execution. Your offer letter and organizational chart should explicitly show the degree-specific knowledge the position requires, not just seniority.
H-1B Visa Technical Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, engineering, film production, or a related discipline. USCIS looks at whether the role's duties are complex enough to require that specific theoretical and practical knowledge. A generalist TD role without a defined degree requirement is harder to support than one tied to a specific technical domain.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Technical Director positions?
Migrate Mate filters Technical Director listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus on companies that have sponsored comparable roles rather than those that may be open to it in principle. This saves time during a search where sponsorship willingness is the first filter.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Technical Director role without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer once they file your transfer petition, as long as your previous H-1B was approved, you've been in status, and the new TD role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer still needs to file an LCA and I-129 for the specific position.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on my Technical Director petition?
A Request for Evidence on a Technical Director petition typically challenges whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or disputes whether your degree matches the position. Your employer's immigration counsel should respond with documentation showing the job's theoretical complexity, your degree's direct relevance, and industry norms supporting the degree requirement for that TD function. Response deadlines are strict, so flag it immediately.
Does the SOC code my employer uses on the LCA affect my H-1B petition outcome?
Yes. The Standard Occupational Classification code determines the DOL prevailing wage level your employer must certify and signals to USCIS what kind of role is being filed. Technical Directors can fall under multiple SOC codes depending on the industry. If the code doesn't match your actual duties, USCIS may issue an RFE or deny the petition, so confirm the SOC selection with your employer before the LCA is filed.