Program Manager, Data Center Planning

Role Title: Program Manager, Data Center Equipment Spend Planning

Duration: 8 Months (Leave Coverage)

Work Location: Kirkland, WA Hybrid (Hybrid work: Wed-Thurs in the office. Monday, Tues & Friday remote)
 

Project Overview: 

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure (TI) team to keep it running. Global Capacity Delivery fulfills TI’s needs through commodity supply.  From developing and maintaining our Data Centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google’s product portfolio possible.  We’re proud to be our engineers’ engineers and love taking things apart so we can rebuild them.  We’re always on call to keep our infrastructure and networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
 

Overall Responsibilities: 

As a Spend Planning Program Manager, you will be responsible for the budgeting,  forecasting, and governance of CAPEX and OPEX needed to support our supply chain for existing and new products. You will be responsible for the interpretation of the Data Center demand signal and translating it to a capital plan for our supply chain driving optimal funding decisions. You will work closely with Equipment and Data Center Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Fulfillment, Commodity Management, and Contract Manufacturing teams to develop and manage the execution of an accurate funding plan supporting procurement activities and business strategies. 

You will use your skills to establish metrics, process, and system improvements to accomplish efficiency and scalability goals and ensure proper governance influencing our rapidly growing Data Center infrastructure supply chain.
 

Top 3 Daily Responsibilities:

• Maintain Budget management plan and guide support resources through the execution
• Support funding ask approval process as needed 
• Support inventory Capex/Opex governance establishment efforts

Mandatory Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in managing Cost Budgets and forecasts for Capex/Opex
• Experience in developing and managing metrics
• Data Management experience i.e. spreadsheets management and model development
• BS or MS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience in relevant industry
• Project management experience with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in using spend planning and forecasting tools
• Advanced spreadsheet/database capabilities – able to create models and maneuver within spreadsheets/databases to manage supply chain processes

Non-Essential Skills/Qualifications: 

• Experience in finance, cost accounting
• Project/Program Management
• Managing communication plans and forums
• Experience in supply chain
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain operations or planning within the tech industry
• Expertise in Analytics / SQL / BigQuery
• Deep knowledge of S&OP processes as well as experience in development and implementation of planning systems and processes
• Understanding of and experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and tools
• Experience in implementing systems and tools across the supply chain
• Excellent organizational skills and project management capabilities

The hourly pay range for this position is $57.72-64.13/hr (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA).

About Synergis

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.Synergis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to Danielle Reeves at dreeves@synergishr.com. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at dreeves@synergishr.com