Development Manager
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Business Management
Program / Development Manager (Front-End Data Center Development)
Location:
Denver, CO (strongly preferred) | Open to exceptional candidates in other U.S. locations
Work Model:
Hybrid/On-site preferred (based on proximity to leadership); flexibility available
Valor Front has been retained by a rapidly growing, national data center owner/operator to recruit a Program / Development Manager to support front-end development execution across multiple U.S. markets. Our client’s leadership previously scaled and led one of the leading Data Center businesses in the U.S. This is a high-visibility role designed for a systems-oriented leader who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to early-stage development activities—before construction delivery—including cross-functional coordination, milestone tracking, and executive-level reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
Important:
This is not a construction-delivery Project Manager position. This role sits upstream and focuses on the execution of the front-end development program.
Program-manage early-stage development initiatives across multiple markets (parallel work streams).
Coordinate critical front-end activities such as:- Site selection support/land diligence coordination
- Power entitlement and utility coordination
- Permitting and jurisdiction-specific development processes
- Milestones, risks, dependencies, and next steps
- Serve as a central coordinator between internal leadership and external consultants/advisors
- Establish repeatable process discipline and document organization across markets
- Approximately 8–12+ years of experience in program management, development, or large-scale infrastructure environments
- Demonstrated ability to create and run repeatable processes, reporting, and cadence across complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Strong organizational skills and comfort operating in a growth-stage environment with ambiguity
Ability to translate complexity into clear executive-level summaries and action plans - Data center / mission-critical experience is a plus, but not required (strong transferable infrastructure experience welcomed)
- Join during a significant growth phase with multiple active and upcoming development markets
- Real ownership: help define how front-end development work is managed, tracked, and scaled
- Strong alignment with a values-led culture emphasizing integrity, servant leadership, empathy, and work-life balance
Our client offers a competitive compensation package (base + bonus) and comprehensive benefits.
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