Project Manager, Procurement

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** Project Manager, Procurement - USA
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** 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.
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* 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.
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