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# Technical Program Leader - AI Infrastructure at Designworks Talent

- **Company:** Designworks Talent
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-26
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/designworkstalent/071d4a9a-9c05-4540-abee-7783024c0386

## Job description

Technical Program Leader – AI Infrastructure

We’re partnering with an early-stage technology company building and scaling advanced AI infrastructure—and we’re looking for a Technical Program Leader who wants to be close to the action. This is not a traditional PMO role. You’ll be operating at the intersection of AI infrastructure, engineering, data center deployment, and large-scale technical execution, helping turn ambitious infrastructure plans into production-ready environments. You’ll work with engineering teams, infrastructure leaders, vendors, contractors, and operations to deliver complex GPU and data center programs from site readiness through commissioning and production handoff. For the right person, this is an opportunity to join at an important stage of growth and help establish the execution discipline, processes, and infrastructure that will support significant expansion.

## What You’ll Do

- Lead complex AI infrastructure and data center deployment programs from planning through production handoff.
- Coordinate work across site readiness, racks, cabling, power, cooling, networking, storage, and GPU infrastructure.
- Translate technical requirements into clear deployment plans, milestones, readiness criteria, and deliverables.
- Partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, facilities, operations, supply chain, OEMs, contractors, and vendors.
- Own program schedules, dependencies, critical paths, risks, issues, actions, and key decisions and RAID
- Drive commissioning, integrated systems testing, burn-in, validation, punch-list resolution, and operational readiness.
- Identify blockers early and work across teams to keep complex deployments moving.
- Provide concise updates to technical and executive leadership on progress, risks, trade-offs, and decisions.
- Help establish repeatable processes for deploying AI infrastructure efficiently and reliably at scale.

## What We’re Looking For

You’re a technically credible program leader who understands infrastructure deployment firsthand. You don’t need to be the person configuring every server or switch, but you should be comfortable enough with the technology to challenge assumptions, understand dependencies, and earn the trust of engineering teams.

Required experience includes:

- 7+ years in data center infrastructure, technical deployment, mission-critical facilities, cloud, hyperscale, HPC, AI infrastructure, or a related environment.
- Experience with several areas such as rack-and-stack, structured cabling, power, cooling, networking, storage, GPU infrastructure, commissioning, or operational readiness.
- Experience leading technical workstreams and coordinating engineering teams, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of deployment planning, technical acceptance, defect management, change control, and production handoff.
- Experience managing complex schedules, risks, dependencies, action items, and executive reporting.
- Experience producing status reports, RAID logs, action trackers, readiness dashboards and leadership updates.

AI / GPU / HPC Experience Experience in one or more of these areas is particularly valuable:

- GPU infrastructure: NVIDIA HGX, DGX, or other accelerator and rack-scale platforms.
- High-performance networking: InfiniBand, RoCE, high-speed Ethernet, cluster fabrics, or large-scale network deployments.
- AI/HPC storage: High-throughput or parallel storage supporting training and other demanding workloads.
- High-density infrastructure: Direct liquid cooling, rear-door cooling, CDUs, high-density racks, and complex power requirements.
- Cluster bring-up: Firmware, BIOS, drivers, provisioning, node diagnostics, burn-in, thermal/power testing, and RMA management.
- Performance acceptance: Cluster benchmarking, communications testing, ML/HPC workloads, node stability, and production acceptance.
- Production operations: Slurm, Kubernetes, GPU fleet management, monitoring, telemetry, and operational runbooks.

You do not need experience across every technology listed. We’re looking for someone with meaningful depth in several areas who can lead effectively across the broader deployment lifecycle.

The Scale This is infrastructure built for modern AI workloads, not a conventional enterprise data center environment. The programs may involve:

- Multi-megawatt infrastructure and phased capacity deployments.
- Hundreds or thousands of racks and significant GPU/accelerator capacity.
- Multiple concurrent deployment workstreams or sites.
- High-density rack designs, liquid cooling, high-speed networking, and complex power requirements.
- Long-lead equipment, supply-chain constraints, and multiple technology vendors.
- Cross-functional teams spanning engineering, facilities, supply chain, OEMs, contractors, and operations.

If you’ve delivered large-scale infrastructure and enjoy solving the problems that emerge when technology, facilities, vendors, and engineering all have to come together, this role will be highly relevant.

What Will Make You Successful

- Technical credibility: You can engage directly with engineers and understand complex infrastructure decisions.
- Execution mindset: You create structure without slowing teams down.
- Hands-on leadership: You’re comfortable getting into the details when delivery is at risk and prioritize work onsite and keep delivering.
- Strong communication: You can turn complex technical issues into clear actions and decisions.
- Vendor accountability: You know how to manage scope, quality, milestones, and acceptance. You escalate issues or risks early and hold parties accountable.
- End-to-end ownership: You stay engaged from initial planning through commissioning and production handoff.
- Builder mentality: You enjoy working in an environment where processes are still evolving and you can help shape how things get done.

Education & Certifications

- A degree in engineering, computer science, IT, data center operations, or a related technical field is preferred but not required.
- Nice to have:
- PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, Uptime Institute, commissioning, data center, networking, cloud, GPU, or AI infrastructure certifications are a plus.
- Related technology accreditations such as Cisco, Arista, NVIDIA, VMware, AWS, Azure or comparable infrastructure, network, cloud, GPU or AI platform certifications.

Work Arrangement Bellevue, WA: Hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office for candidates within reasonable commuting distance. Elsewhere in the U.S.: Fully remote for qualified candidates. Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required Work Eligibility: U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not currently available

## About Designworks Talent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Designworks Talent provides custom, AI-enhanced recruiting solutions and enterprise workforce strategies to help companies hire smarter, faster, and with greater precision.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Staffing and Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Enterprise Workforce Solutions
- **Target customers**: B2B; high-growth startups to global enterprises, including HR and Talent Acquisition teams
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Exceptional teams build exceptional companies. We combine human expertise with AI to help you hire smarter, faster, and with greater precision." [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO)**: Scalable, end-to-end recruiting that acts as an extension of the client's team, managing part or all of the hiring process to reduce costs and improve candidate experience. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Recruiting Strategy & Consulting**: Design of systems and strategies for hiring, including process design, interview best practices, employer branding, tech stack selection, budget planning, and workforce forecasting. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Executive Search**: Confidential, precision-focused search for senior-level executives (C-suite, VP, Director roles) with an emphasis on cultural alignment. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Direct Hire Placement**: Full-time placements for core teams across engineering, operations, finance, HR, and more, focused on skill and cultural fit. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Fractional & Interim Talent**: Agile, flexible recruiting support for early-stage startups, scaling companies, or those navigating key transitions. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
- **Early Stage Start-Up Solution**: End-to-end recruiting function tailored to tech startups, from sourcing and interviewing to closing critical hires. [designworkstalent.com/Services](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Not disclosed (Privately held, bootstrapped or self-funded)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew by 50% year-over-year (from 2 to 3 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc). Website traffic grew 69% month-over-month with 708 monthly visits [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc). Employer rating of 5.0/5.0 based on 3 reviews [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI + Human Expertise**: Combines AI-driven tools with deep recruiting expertise to cut time-to-fill and deliver top talent quickly. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Flexible Engagement Models**: Offers full-service searches, project-based hiring, and a pay-as-you-go model, providing clients with on-demand support without long-term commitments. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Customized Solutions**: Every search is tailored to the client's goals, culture, and growth stage, avoiding a cookie-cutter approach. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
- **Agile Talent Strategies**: Delivers flexibility, speed, and continuous improvement, partnering with a range of organizations from startups to global enterprises. [designworkstalent.com](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling the business through a flexible, on-demand recruiting model that appeals to companies of all sizes.
- Expanding into new markets and verticals by leveraging AI and data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency.
- Building long-term partnerships with clients by focusing on candidate experience, employer branding, and strategic workforce planning.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: High employee satisfaction with a 5.0/5.0 rating across work-life balance, compensation, and culture [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid workspace model, with offices in Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Palm Springs [Built In](https://builtin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc).
- **Team**: Small, agile team (3 employees) offering a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment with significant ownership and impact.
- **Growth**: Company is in a growth phase (50% headcount growth YoY), presenting opportunities for early employees to shape the company’s trajectory.

## Sources
1. [Designworks Talent Website](https://www.designworkstalent.com/)
2. [Designworks Talent Services Page](https://www.designworkstalent.com/Services)
3. [Designworks Talent LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc)
4. [Designworks Talent Careers on Built In](https://builtin.com/company/designworks-talent-llc)
5. [Designworks Talent Job Openings](https://www.designworkstalent.com/postions)

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