Senior Program Manager, Project Logistics – Data Center Supply Chain

SB Energy•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

SB Energy is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Project Logistics to join their Data Center Supply Chain team. This role will lead the domestic movement of high-value, long-lead owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment. The position involves directing transport providers for project cargo, oversized/overweight moves, heavy haul, and specialized final mile delivery. The role is crucial for protecting the project schedule, equipment condition, and cost, while coordinating readiness and receiving with the Control Tower and Storage/Site lead. This role is part of a procurement team focused on transportation and project logistics, including planning and site delivery. The manager may oversee logistics for a single project, multiple projects, or shared assignments. The role requires flexibility to contribute to broader procurement, sourcing, or planning tasks based on experience and business needs. Cross-training colleagues and providing backup coverage are expected. Candidates should have deep expertise in transportation and project logistics, with a willingness to develop broader capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience.
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.
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, OEM handoff, 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.
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.

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
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support