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Project Manager, Procurement - USA

Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?

At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.

We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Project Manager, Procurement.

The Procurement Project Manager works with internal and external partners to manage all aspects of the owner-furnished equipment (OFE) supply chain relating to multiple construction projects, from inception to completion of commissioning. This position requires excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work successfully in a team environment under limited supervision. Excellent organizational, time management, and teamwork abilities are a must.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to):

Oversee and direct all project activities related to OFE.
Manage and support vendor relationships, ensuring the manufacturing production plans support the individual projects as well as the overall program.
Assist in the management of project budgets according to project controls and processes, working within Aligned cost tracking system.
Setup, manage, track, and communicate project costs, schedules, and documentation.
Own and maintain all administrative duties associated with project financials, to include but not limited to: requests for proposals, change orders, requests for POs, SOVs, forecasts, cost codes, and invoice reconciliation.
Rationalize and manage OFE schedules within the overall construction schedule, and work between the construction/contractor teams and the supply chain partners to find the best solutions to balance all schedule needs.
Manage all associated documentation (submittals, comments, etc) by downloading/uploading across designated systems (such as Procore, SharePoint, or similar).
Engage with commissioning partners to drive best processes and communication to support turnover plans.
Foster positive relationships with all internal and external partners, including OFE vendors, construction teams, contractors, finance/accounting, and engineering.
Collaborate within the procurement team to drive efficiency in processes while maintaining customer needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent (degree or experience).
5 years’ experience in project management (manufacturing, data center, and/or construction).
Supply chain management experience within data centers and/or manufacturing.
Direct experience managing multi-state operations and multi-million-dollar equipment contracts.
High proficiency with computers and industry systems and programs, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office products (especially Excel), Construction programs (such as Procore, Helix, etc), database systems, financial systems, Google Suite, internet research, scheduling programs, etc.
Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, with strong time management and organizational skills.
Desire to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Must have a strong attention to detail.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to travel 25%+ of the time.

Additional desired skills and experience:

Knowledge of construction/procurement cost estimating methods and development of scopes of work.
Ability to interpret critical facility construction drawings and specifications.
Ability to understand construction and procurement project scopes.
Able to monitor and interpret design and schedule changes and forecast their impact on overall project costs.
Awareness and experience with commodity management, raw materials, and production planning.
Experience with data center commissioning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Occasionally required to stand
Occasionally required to walk
Continually required to sit
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

COMPENSATION:

$100,000 - $140,000

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.

Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

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