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# Staff Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** Zscaler
- **Location:** Netherlands (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Asana, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Information Technology, Gsuite
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/927DCB2F74A54A399950F79CB018D3F7/job/

## About the Role

* You thrive in ambiguity. You're comfortable building the path as you walk it. You thrive in a dynamic environment, seeing ambiguity not as a hindrance, but as the raw material to build something meaningful.
 * You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. True ownership involves leveraging dynamic range: the ability to navigate seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
 * You are a problem-solver. You love running towards challenges because you are laser-focused on finding the solution, knowing that solving the hard problems has the biggest impact.
 * You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team, not just yourself. You embrace our challenging culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback-knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
 * You are a learner. You have a true growth mindset and are obsessed with your own development, actively seeking feedback to become a better partner and a stronger teammate. You love what you do and you do it with purpose., * Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
 * 8+ years of project management experience specifically in data center operations, global carrier services, or related infrastructure roles
 * Proven experience in vendor management, including commercial agreements and contract negotiations
 * Deep technical understanding of cloud and data center operations, infrastructure, and carrier networks
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

 * Proven track record of executing tight timelines and delivering high-quality work in a high-growth environment
 * Strategic thinker with an intellectually curious mindset and a drive to find answers across complex organizations
 * Expert proficiency in operational tools such as Jira, Asana, and Google Suite for daily project tracking and reporting

## Description

* Plan, source, negotiate, and deliver complex data center projects globally from inception to deployment
 * Negotiate with data center and carrier providers for colocation space, IP transit, dark fiber, and wave services while ensuring regional compliance
 * Conduct regular business and service reviews with global vendors to maintain high standards of service and delivery
 * Collaborate with technical and product teams to assess business requirements and track delivery of services to ensure timely utilization
 * Communicate updates to cross-functional partners, tailoring messaging from executive summaries to detailed technical briefings


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