Director, Supply Chain Operations & Governance at SB Energy

United States

$190k - $220k

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power! Basic Function SB Energy is seeking a highly strategic and operationally driven Director, Supply Chain Operations & Governance to build and lead a centralized supply chain operations organization supporting the deployment of next-generation AI factory and advanced data center infrastructure programs. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, this role will establish and oversee core operational governance functions across supply chain systems, data and analytics, logistics coordination, import compliance, purchase order administration, and contract administration. This leader will be responsible for building scalable operational infrastructure, processes, reporting frameworks, and governance models that improve visibility, execution consistency, compliance, and operational performance across a rapidly growing infrastructure portfolio. The Director will serve as a key operational integration point between supply chain, finance, legal, engineering, construction, project controls, logistics providers, suppliers, and digital systems teams to ensure effective management of supply chain operations throughout the infrastructure deployment lifecycle. This role will also lead the development of centralized supply chain data platforms, analytics capabilities, KPI reporting, logistics visibility tools, operational controls, and governance frameworks supporting enterprise-wide decision-making and deployment readiness. The ideal candidate combines strong supply chain operational leadership, systems and analytics expertise, governance experience, program management capabilities, and organizational development skills within complex infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or mission-critical environments. Responsibilities Build and lead the Supply Chain Operations & Governance organization supporting hyperscale AI infrastructure and data center deployment programs Establish scalable operational governance frameworks supporting supply chain execution, compliance, reporting, logistics coordination, and supplier operational management Develop business processes that support rapid infrastructure deployment growth across multiple projects and regions Serve as the operational governance lead across supply chain functions, ensuring alignment between sourcing, logistics, finance, legal, project controls, engineering, and construction stakeholders Build and manage a supply chain systems and data science team focused on operational visibility, predictive analytics, reporting automation, and decision support tools Establish enterprise data governance standards, reporting structures, KPI frameworks, and operational analytics processes Develop and maintain real-time operational visibility tools supporting: Supplier manufacturing status, delivery milestones, logistics tracking, OFCI financial commitments, inventory and staging visibility, schedule risk monitoring, asset tracking and deployment readiness Oversee centralized logistics governance, import compliance, logistics risks, and coordination activities supporting inbound infrastructure equipment deliveries Lead centralized PO and contract administration functions supporting supply chain operations and infrastructure deployment programs Coordinate closely with sourcing, legal, finance, project controls, and project execution teams to maintain operational and contractual alignment Support audit readiness, documentation controls, and operational compliance requirements Develop and manage supply chain KPIs, operational scorecards, executive dashboards, and performance reporting frameworks Conduct operational reviews and provide executive-level reporting, trend analysis, and improvement recommendations Drive accountability frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain operations Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field required; advanced degree preferred 12+ years of experience in supply chain operations, operational governance, logistics, systems management, analytics, program management, or related infrastructure delivery environments Demonstrated experience building operational governance organizations, centralized support functions, or supply chain operations teams Strong experience with supply chain systems, ERP platforms, analytics tools, dashboards, reporting environments, and operational data management Experience leading supply chain analytics, reporting automation, KPI management, or data science initiatives preferred Familiarity with logistics coordination, import/export compliance, customs processes, HTS classifications, and global trade operations Experience managing PO administration, contract administration, operational controls, or commercial governance processes Strong cross-functional leadership experience coordinating with sourcing, legal, finance, engineering, construction, and supplier organizations Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, energy, data center, or mission-critical construction programs strongly preferred Strong analytical, executive communication, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills Ability to travel domestically as required to supplier facilities, project sites, and operational meetings Location: Atlanta, GA or Hybrid role near one of SB Energy’s office locations: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Denver, CO; or San Diego, CA. Remote locations within the United States will also be considered on a case by case basis. Base Pay - $190,000 - $220,000 The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process. Our Health & Wellness Benefits At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy: 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents) 401(k) with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays 12 Weeks Paid 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 At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com. #LI-HYBRID #LI-AM1