Senior Program Manager – WAN (Wide Area Networking)

Company: Nscale

About Nscale

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-functional technical teams
• Networking familiaritySolid understanding of WAN concepts (e.g., BGP, routing, capacity planning, fiber, peering)
• Ability to work effectively with network engineers and vendors
• Execution excellenceProven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Strong planning, risk management, and dependency tracking skills
• Vendor managementExperience working with carriers, ISPs, or infrastructure vendors
• CommunicationStrong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with hyperscale or cloud infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with AI/ML or HPC infrastructure requirements
• Experience with network deployment at global scale
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications

Why Join Nscale

Work on critical infrastructure powering AI and high-performance workloads

High-impact role with visibility across the organization

Opportunity to shape how large-scale network programs are executed

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

Salary Range

• $140,000 - $220,000 USD
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