Senior Program Manager, Project Logistics – Data Center Supply Chain

SB Energy•San Diego, CA

9d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. The company leverages a strong culture of innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load. SB Energy is seeking to accelerate the energy and infrastructure transition by joining their dynamic and growing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years directly owning complex transportation or project-logistics operations for high-value, long-lead, oversized, overweight, or technically sensitive equipment.
Domestic project-logistics experience including heavy haul, route surveys, permits, escorts and specialized final mile; ability to coordinate OEM international/customs handoff dependencies.
Experience directing qualified transport providers and coordinating OEM readiness, domestic handoff, warehouse, Engineering and Construction interfaces into an executable delivery plan.
Demonstrated ownership of operational exceptions, condition evidence, claims, cost controls, provider recovery, and corrective actions under schedule pressure.
Strong operational data skills and clear written and verbal communication, including evidence-based recommendations and timely escalation of decisions.

Nice To Haves

Data center, power, energy, EPC, industrial, semiconductor, or comparable capital-project experience with transformers, switchgear, generators, cooling equipment, or modular systems.
Experience building a provider network, routing guide, transport playbooks, or operating model; familiarity with Incoterms, cargo insurance, dangerous goods, and industrial packing or preservation.
Experience with transportation or visibility systems and reporting tools such as Power BI; relevant project-management, logistics, or continuous-improvement certification.

Responsibilities

Build domestic movement plans linked to equipment and PO records, the agreed OEM handoff, approved Required on Site Dates, Control Tower supplier readiness, storage capacity and construction sequence.
Select qualified road, rail or other domestic modes for the actual route and equipment.
Direct qualified providers to complete route surveys, permits, escorts, load plans, transport engineering, and handling methods.
Obtain designated Engineering and site approvals; coordinate access, unloading and rigging interfaces, receiving windows, and backup capacity.
Authorize domestic dispatch within delegated authority after applicable OEM handoff, supplier readiness, transport, storage and receiving-site gates clear.
Confirm packaging, dimensions, weight, insurance, authorized service scope and evidence.
Record holds and resume only after designated clearance.
Direct provider execution and resolve milestone delays, capacity gaps, port disruption, failed deliveries, and time-critical recovery.
Keep planned, forecast, and actual dates distinct.
Escalate decisions beyond delegated authority with options, cost and schedule exposure, and a decision deadline.
Manage forwarders, carriers, lead logistics providers, and project-cargo specialists under approved agreements, rates, allocation rules, and service levels.
Define transport requirements for service schedules and statements of work with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Risk/Insurance.
Own transport-incident investigation and transport claims tracking.
Secure pickup, delivery, and overage, shortage, and damage evidence; issue notices within applicable deadlines.
Coordinate recovery with Legal and Risk/Insurance and obtain designated approval for settlements, salvage, or disposal.
Validate quotes and invoices against approved rates, services, and evidence; provide commitments, accrual inputs, and forecasts to Finance.
Maintain transport milestones, provider assignments, costs, exceptions, and evidence in the approved OFCI register with the Control Tower.
Provide transport evidence to Inventory, Storage and Site Logistics for the consolidated custody and logistics handoff record.
Coordinate returns, repairs, replacements, and inter-project transfers after disposition and commercial approvals.
Construction retains site control and receiving acknowledgment.
Lead routine transport provider reviews, scorecards, corrective actions, and contingency planning.
Apply approved supply chain controls, maintain transport playbooks, and provide evidence and proposed improvements to Supply Chain Governance and Assurance.
Technical, contracting, payment, and legal approvals remain with designated owners.

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