LLE/OFCI Senior Program Manager, Data Centers

About the role

The LLE/OFCI Senior Program Manager, Data Centers leads the strategic procurement and coordination of critical long lead equipment (LLE) and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) items for mission-critical data center projects within JLL's Project and Development Services team. This senior-level position drives operational excellence by independently managing complex, high-value equipment procurement programs for hyperscale and enterprise data center facilities. You'll leverage your deep expertise in data center infrastructure and advanced procurement strategies to lead cross-functional teams in identifying mission-critical equipment requirements, negotiating with specialized vendors, and ensuring delivery schedules align with aggressive construction timelines. Working with minimal supervision, you'll develop and implement strategic procurement plans that directly impact business unit performance and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent data center projects. This role demands a highly experienced professional who can navigate the unique complexities of data center equipment procurement—including power distribution systems, cooling infrastructure, backup power generation, and telecommunications equipment—while managing multimillion-dollar budgets and coordinating with global vendors and stakeholders. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for LLE/OFCI procurement, providing innovative solutions to complex challenges and mentoring team members in best practices for mission-critical facility equipment coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy and execution for mission-critical data center equipment including electrical switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems, and specialized telecommunications infrastructure across multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and implement comprehensive LLE/OFCI procurement programs aligned with data center construction schedules, client requirements, and budget objectives, with accountability for program outcomes and business unit performance
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with specialized data center equipment manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, priority delivery scheduling, and technical support
• Partner with data center design teams, MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and construction managers to establish precise equipment specifications, performance requirements, and integration parameters for Tier III and Tier IV facilities
• Lead technical evaluations of complex equipment proposals, analyzing capacity requirements, redundancy configurations, energy efficiency metrics, and total cost of ownership for mission-critical systems
• Ensure equipment selections meet stringent data center standards including Uptime Institute requirements, ASHRAE guidelines, and client-specific technical specifications
• Direct sophisticated vendor solicitation processes including RFI, RFP, and bid evaluation for high-value data center equipment packages, independently making procurement recommendations to senior leadership
• Negotiate complex commercial terms, delivery schedules, payment structures, and service level agreements with global equipment manufacturers and