Senior Program Manager – WAN (Wide Area Networking) at Nscaleoperationsukltd

Senior Program Manager – WAN (Wide Area Networking) Location: Flexible / Remote / [Insert Location] 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$180,000—$220,000 USDFor information on how Nscale handles candidate personal data, please see our Employee & Candidate Privacy Notice: Here.