Program Manager, Strategic Projects & Market Expansion (1753)

About Coresite

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 infrastructure—we’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.

Strategic Program Manager Role:

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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong experience in acquisitions, integrations, and entering new markets.
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.

• Strategic thinker who can identify gaps or areas of improvement to achieve results.

• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to influence across all organizational levels and become a proactive, trusted advisor.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excels in a team-oriented work environment.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.

Experience/Education:

• Four-year degree with a concentration in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of program management, business expansion, or site development experience, ideally in data centers.
• Track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects across regions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Salesforce, mergers & acquisitions software, and Microsoft Project/Smartsheets preferred.
• Project Management Professional or similar certification strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10% regionally.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job’s duties the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $130,000 - $140,000 annually.

Posting Timeline:

This role is expected to be posted through September 27, 2025.

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

Additional Perks

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
• Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers, and perks on thousands of brands
• LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos

General Statements -

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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