SeniorProgramManager–WAN(WideAreaNetworking)

Senior Program Manager – WAN (Wide Area Networking) Nscale is building next-generation infrastructure to power high-performance computing and AI workloads at scale. We operate at the intersection of networking, compute, and distributed systems—delivering reliable, high-throughput platforms for the most demanding applications. The Role We’re looking for a Senior Program Manager (WAN) to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of our wide-area networking initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring Nscale’s backbone, interconnects, and regional expansions are delivered on time, at scale, and with high reliability. You will drive complex, cross-functional programs spanning network engineering, data center operations, vendors, and commercial teams. What You’ll Do • Drive end-to-end WAN program delivery Lead large-scale initiatives such as backbone expansion, new region bring-up, capacity upgrades, and network optimization. • Coordinate cross-functional execution Align network engineering, infrastructure, SRE, procurement, and external vendors to deliver against timelines and milestones. • Build and manage program plans Develop detailed project plans, track dependencies, identify risks, and ensure on-time delivery. • Manage vendors and partners Coordinate with carriers, IXPs, and hardware providers to ensure timely provisioning and issue resolution. • Track performance and readiness Ensure WAN deployments meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements before production rollout. • Drive operational excellence Implement processes, tools, and reporting to improve execution, visibility, and predictability. • Communicate with stakeholders Provide clear, regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on progress, risks, and outcomes. What We’re Looking For Experience5–10+ years in program or project management, ideally in networking or infrastructure Experience delivering large-scale WAN, telecom, or data center programs Background working with cross-funct