IT Program Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.

Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.

Role Summary

The IT Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing IT projects and initiatives across the organization. This role ensures alignment between IT deliverables and business needs, manages vendor relationships, oversees contract lifecycles, and supports the development of training and procedural documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

• Align technology initiatives with business goals and long-term vision
• Bridge gaps between IT, operations, and business units
• Lead organizational transformation through technology
• Communicate complex technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders
• Navigate and implement regulatory and security frameworks
• Lead crisis management and ensure business continuity
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings.
• Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)
• Align technology initiatives with business goals and long-term vision
• Bridge gaps between IT, operations, and business units
• Lead organizational transformation through technology
• Communicate complex technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders
• Navigate and implement regulatory and security frameworks
• Lead crisis management and ensure business continuity
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for company gatherings.
• Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $130-$165K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Program & Project Coordination
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT program roadmap
• Prioritize IT projects based on complexity, impact, and business needs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery
• Track progress and report on key milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Administrative & Operational Support
• Manage contract completion, renewals, and compliance tracking
• Assist with vendor communications and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Organize and support training sessions for IT systems; publish and distribute training materials
• Maintain, and publish procedural documentation and user guides
• Collaborate with business units to identify and prioritize IT needs
• Serve as a liaison between IT and other departments to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Conduct regular check-ins with stakeholders to gather feedback and adjust plans as needed
• Ensure adherence to IT governance standards and best practices
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics
• Support budgeting and resource allocation for IT initiatives
• Education, Skills, and Experience

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT program roadmap
• Prioritize IT projects based on complexity, impact, and business needs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery
• Track progress and report on key milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Manage contract completion, renewals, and compliance tracking
• Assist with vendor communications and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Organize and support training sessions for IT systems; publish and distribute training materials
• Maintain, and publish procedural documentation and user guides
• Collaborate with business units to identify and prioritize IT needs
• Serve as a liaison between IT and other departments to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Conduct regular check-ins with stakeholders to gather feedback and adjust plans as needed
• Ensure adherence to IT governance standards and best practices
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics
• Support budgeting and resource allocation for IT initiatives
• Education, Skills, and Experience
• Maintain, and publish procedural documentation and user guides
• Collaborate with business units to identify and prioritize IT needs
• Serve as a liaison between IT and other departments to ensure clear communication and alignment
• Conduct regular check-ins with stakeholders to gather feedback and adjust plans as needed
• Ensure adherence to IT governance standards and best practices
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics
• Support budgeting and resource allocation for IT initiatives
• Education, Skills, and Experience
• Degree in a related field (Business, Information Technology, or Project Management) and at least ten (5) years of experience in information technology project or program management
• 5 years of experience in business technology
• Strong understanding of IT systems, lifecycle management, and vendor coordination
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana)
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification is a plus
• Experience in change management and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana)
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar certification is a plus
• Experience in change management and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid Working Environment

• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution

• Unlimited Pto

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.