Talent Acquisition Program Manager, South Region

Job Description:

• Own full-cycle recruiting for data center technical and operational roles, including Data Center Technicians, Data Center Engineers, Chief Engineers, Assistant Data Center Managers, Data Center Managers, and other site-based operations roles.
• Proactively source passive talent through direct outreach, referrals, trade schools, and community partnerships.
• Execute high-volume and specialized recruiting efforts while maintaining quality and speed.
• Lead staffing programs aligned to site build-out, expansion, and steady-state operations.
• Manage and execute hiring plans, timelines, and staffing deadlines tied to business readiness milestones.
• Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, and hiring velocity and adjust strategy as needed.
• Serve as the primary talent advisor to site leadership, operations managers, and HR partners.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, interview processes, and hiring decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with trade schools, vocational programs, local colleges, workforce development agencies, and external recruiting partners.
• Represent the company at job fairs, hiring events, community events, and educational partner engagements.
• Directly manage and mentor at least one recruiter, providing guidance on sourcing strategies, prioritization, and execution.
• Coordinate and manage agency or RPO partners as required to meet site hiring demands.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruiting, preferably supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, engineering, facilities, or industrial operations environments.
• Proven experience conducting hands-on, full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles.
• Experience managing or leading at least one recruiter or recruiting resource.
• Demonstrated success partnering with trade schools, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Experience managing recruiting programs with defined timelines and hiring targets.

Benefits: