Senior / Staff Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Capacity Delivery (E2E) at Cerebras Systems

<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="none">Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale architecture provides the AI compute power of dozens of GPUs on a single chip, with the programming simplicity of a single device. This approach allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds and empowers machine learning users to effortlessly run large-scale ML applications, without the hassle of managing hundreds of GPUs or TPUs.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:240,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Cerebras' current customers include top model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.&nbsp;<a href="https://openai.com/index/cerebras-partnership/">OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras</a>, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to the groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference offers the fastest Generative AI inference solution in the world, over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.</p></div><p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>The DC Delivery E2E TPM is the single-threaded owner for delivering data center capacity from forecast → site strategy → design → construction → infrastructure readiness → go-live.</p> <p>You will operate as the SSOT (Single Source of Truth) for delivery milestones, risks, and capacity outcomes while orchestrating cross-functional execution across internal teams and external partners. This is a frontier-scale role where ambiguity is high, timelines are compressed, and stakes are critical to company growth.</p> <h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4> <h5><strong>End-to-End Capacity Delivery</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Own delivery of AI-optimized data center capacity (colo, build-to-suit, retrofits, and owned facilities) from pre-contract planning through operational readiness.</li> <li>Deliver MW-scale infrastructure aligned to aggressive GPU/AI system deployment targets.</li> <li>Drive clarity from ambiguity—translate high-level demand signals into executable delivery programs.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Program Structuring &amp; Execution</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Decompose complex build programs into workstreams with clear owners, milestones, and deliverables.</li> <li>Build integrated plans spanning real estate, power/energy, design, procurement, construction, and deployment.</li> <li>Establish critical path visibility and aggressively manage schedule compression.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Cross-Functional Leadership</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Orchestrate execution across:</li> <ul> <li>Real estate &amp; site selection</li> <li>Power &amp; energy strategy (utilities, PPAs, interconnects)</li> <li>Data center design (MEP, liquid cooling, high-density racks)</li> <li>Supply chain &amp; long-lead equipment procurement</li> <li>Construction &amp; commissioning</li> <li>Infrastructure deployment (rack/cluster install)</li> <li>Networking &amp; backbone connectivity</li> <li>Security, compliance, and operations readiness</li> </ul> <li>Act as the primary interface with colocation providers, EPCs, utilities, and key vendors.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Risk, Cost &amp; Governance</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Identify and drive resolution of critical risks, constraints, and blockers across power, equipment, permitting, and supply chain.</li> <li>Own and maintain program budgets, CapEx forecasts, and capital allocation narratives.</li> <li>Provide structured updates and escalation paths to executive leadership.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Demand &amp; Capacity Planning Integration</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Partner with capacity planning, AI infrastructure, and finance teams to translate model demand into site-level capacity strategies.</li> <li>Align build plans with power availability, network topology, and hardware rollout schedules.</li> <li>Continuously optimize for time-to-capacity and cost-per-MW / cost-per-GPU deployed.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Operational Excellence</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Drive E2E improvements in delivery through:</li> <ul> <li>Standardization of build and commissioning processes</li> <li>Implementation of program tooling and dashboards</li> <li>Post-mortems and lessons learned loops</li> </ul> <li>Establish scalable mechanisms to support rapid global expansion.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Communication &amp; Leadership</strong></h5> <ul> <li>Serve as SSOT for program health, milestones, and risks.</li> <li>Deliver concise, high-signal updates to senior executives.</li> <li>Operate effectively across distributed teams with up to 50% travel.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></h4> <ul> <li>12-15+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations</li> <li>Experience managing multi-site, vendor-heavy environments</li> <li>Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical systems</li> <li>Proven track record in improving uptime and performance</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred Qualifications&nbsp;</h4> <ul> <li>Experience at hyperscalers (Google, Meta, Microsoft, AWS) or neo-cloud / AI infra companies (CoreWeave, Lambda, etc.).</li> <li>Familiarity with high-density AI workloads (liquid cooling, &gt;30kW racks, GPU clusters).</li> <li>Experience with:</li> <ul> <li>Utility engagement and power delivery constraints</li> <li>Long-lead supply chain planning (transformers, switchgear, chillers)</li> <li>Commissioning and data center handover processes</li> </ul> <li>Ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments with limited structure.</li> <li>Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority.</li> </ul> <h4>What sets you apart&nbsp;</h4> <ul> <li>Extreme ownership mindset — you treat capacity delivery as a personal SLA.</li> <li>Ability to move fast without breaking systems, balancing urgency with rigor.</li> <li>Comfort operating at the intersection of hardware, real estate, and software scaling demands.</li> <li>Clear, structured communicator who can turn chaos into executable plans.</li> <li>Bias for action with a track record of delivering results under pressure.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location:</strong> US (preferred SF Bay Area / remote with travel)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><h4><strong>Why Join Cerebras</strong></h4> <p>People who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection&nbsp; point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:</p> <ol> <li>Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.</li> <li>Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.</li> <li>Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.</li> <li>Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.</li> <li>Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.</li> </ol> <p>Read our blog:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cerebras.net/blog/5-reasons-to-join-cerebras" target="_blank" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Five Reasons to Join Cerebras in 2026.</a></p> <h4>Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!</h4> <hr> <p><em>Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.&nbsp;</em><em>We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 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