Manager, Supply Chain Governance & Assurance - Data Center Supply Chain

SB Energy•San Diego, CA

2d•$140,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Data Center Supply Chain team, the Manager of Supply Chain Governance & Assurance will play a critical role in establishing and governing end-to-end supply chain processes, standard operating procedures, policies, and risk-management mechanisms for the data center supply chain team, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams for compliance and alignment. This role will lead process mapping, compliance and audit reviews, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives to support the delivery of large-scale AI data center projects and meet rapidly growing organization needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
6+ years of Supply Chain, Governance, Process improvement, Operations or Finance, within data center, mission-critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments is a strong plus.
Deep understanding and working knowledge of supply chain, stakeholder management, and sourcing and procurement process.
Experience supporting supply chain governance or compliance programs is highly valuable.
Strong ability to work with suppliers and across functional teams to develop and align on workstreams, policies and procedures.
Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Adept at managing multiple simultaneous priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment.
Familiarity with project logistics, inventory and warehouse controls, or construction-material receiving processes is preferred, including experience documenting cross-functional workflows and evaluating third-party service-provider controls.
Demonstrated ability to build and implement governance processes in a rapidly growing organization, including SOPs, responsibility matrices, approval workflows and exception controls.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enforce supply chain processes, policies, and procedures.
Establish and oversee supply chain compliance frameworks and controls to ensure adherence to internal requirements, regulatory obligations, contractual standards, and applicable industry practices.
Identify process gaps and risks, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Define process ownership, approval requirements and cross-functional handoffs.
Maintain supply chain governance documentation, supplier performance records, consistent supply chain KPI definitions, scorecards, and reporting frameworks.
Conduct Business Reviews both internally and with suppliers to oversee performance scorecards and track corrective actions, improvement plans, and closure.
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and other stakeholders to conduct periodic process reviews, support audits, and align with internal policies and applicable regulatory and contractual requirements.
Train employees in approved processes, policies, and procedures.
Lead cross-functional operational improvements that reduce rework, accelerate approvals, and strengthen control effectiveness.
Lead supplier onboarding, due diligence, and risk management activities by coordinating supplier assessments and implementing supplier assurance programs to evaluate capacity, financial health, long-lead material availability, quality performance, and operational risks throughout the supply chain lifecycle management.
Engage with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support