Sr. Program Manager, DC Portfolio & Vendor Mgt. (Sunnyvale)

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups. OpenAI recently announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, to deploy 750 megawatts of scale, transforming key workloads with ultra high-speed inference.The RoleThe Datacenter Portfolio & Vendor Management Lead will own the operational backbone of Cerebras' global datacenter program.This person partners closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to manage strategic supplier relationships, commercial agreements, budgets, payment operations, and portfolio reporting.This is a highly cross-functional role requiring exceptional organizational skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to drive execution across multiple simultaneous infrastructure programs.ResponsibilitiesPortfolio ManagementOwn the centralized portfolio of global datacenter projectsTrack capacity deployments, schedules, milestones, risks, and dependenciesDevelop executive dashboards and portfolio health reportingCoordinate planning across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply ChainContract ManagementOwn lifecycle management of datacenter contractsCoordinate contract negotiations with Legal and ProcurementTrack key commercial terms, renewals, amendments, and obligationsMaintain repository of supplier agreements and commercial documentationVendor ManagementManage strategic relationships with:Colocation providersConstruction partnersPower and utility providersNetwork providersEquipment vendorsProfessional services partnersTrack vendor performance against SLAs and KPIsDrive quarterly business reviewsResolve commercial escalationsFinancial OperationsTrack purchase commitments and contract valuesPartner with Finance on forecasting and budget managementCoordinate invoice approvals and payment workflowsMonitor spend against approved budgetsSupport capital expenditure planningProgram OperationsBuild scalable operational processes for the rapidly growing datacenter organizationDrive governance reviewsMaintain risk registersCoordinate executive reportingImprove portfolio management tooling and reporting automationQualificationsRequired8+ years managing complex infrastructure, construction, or technology programsExperience managing large vendor portfoliosStrong contract administration experienceBudget ownership experience ($10M+ preferred)Experience working with Finance and Legal organizationsExcellent project management skillsAbility to work across highly technical engineering organizationsOutstanding communication and executive presentation skillsPreferredExperience with one or more:Hyperscale datacentersCloud infrastructureAI infrastructureColocation providersConstruction managementCritical facilitiesSupply chain operationsERP systems (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite)CoupaJiraSmartsheetAirtableTableau or Power BISuccess in this RoleWithin your first year you will:Build operational rigor across Cerebras' global datacenter portfolioImprove visibility into project health and financial performanceEstablish scalable vendor governance processesStreamline contract and payment workflowsEnable infrastructure teams to execute faster by reducing operational overheadEstablish metrics of economic KPI’s in all leases in the portfolio (Contracted vs actual)Why Join CerebrasPeople who are serious about software make their own hardware. At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry. With dozens of model releases and rapid growth, we’ve reached an inflection point in our business. Members of our team tell us there are five main reasons they joined Cerebras:Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.Find out more about what it's like to work at Cerebras here! Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe inclusive teams build better products and companies. We try every day to build a work environment that empowers people to do their best work through continuous learning, growth and support of those around them.This website or its third-party tools process personal data. For more details, click here to review our CCPA disclosure notice.LocationHeadquarters/Sunnyvale Office; Remote OfficeEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentHardware Departments