Senior Director, AI Infrastructure Integrated Planning

Full-time role based in San Francisco, reporting to the VP, AI Infrastructure Supply Chain. Hybrid work arrangement with frequent travel to data center and supplier sites. IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference, powered by 100% renewable energy.

About the role

The Senior Director, AI Infrastructure Integrated Planning leads end-to-end capacity and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for IREN’s AI Cloud data centers. This role integrates demand forecasts, GPU/server, and all rack-level hardware supply into a single, coordinated plan. The leader partners with Operations, Technical Sourcing, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance teams to translate customer demand and capital plans into region- and site-level capacity plans, hardware ramp schedules, and deployment timelines that scale AI Cloud and colocation infrastructure reliably and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive centralized procurement operations across direct and indirect spend, bridging execution with technical engineering, demand planning, and corporate finance.
• Streamline and govern the Purchase Requisition-to-Purchase Order (PR-to-PO) pipeline and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to minimize cycle times and enforce compliance.
• Execute Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and vendor governance for extended workforce partners and indirect service providers.
• Own supplier onboarding and enable Accounts Payable by ensuring complete, policy-aligned supplier and purchase records.
• Operate and improve procurement systems and tooling (P2P, CLM, automated tracking) to ensure accurate data flow and user adoption.
• Drive cost optimization and cost avoidance across business operations and indirect procurement spend.
• Oversee indirect procurement operations for non-BOM categories, including contingent workforce, engineering services, specialized construction tools, and software licensing.
• Operate reporting and dashboards against KPI frameworks and lead Monthly (MBR) and Quarterly (QBR/EBR) Business Reviews with senior leadership.
• Recruit, mentor, and scale a team of supply chain operations managers and program managers, fostering an agile, data-driven culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in data center capacity planning, supply chain planning, or infrastructure planning, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role at a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or AI infrastructure company.
• Deep knowledge of GPU/compute/network/storage hardware lifecycles, lead times, and ramp planning and forecasting.
• Experience planning and forecasting below the system/rack level to critical components (e.g., memory/HBM, GPU accelerators, networking silicon), including managing supplier-level demand forecasts and allocations.
• Proven track record building and running integrated capacity/S&OP processes that connect demand forecasting, region- and site-level capacity plans, and capital expenditure (capex) approval cycles.
• Hands-on experience with capacity planning and DCIM tools/platforms (e.g., Kinaxis, o9, SAP IBP, DCIM systems) and strong SQL/analytics skills for scenario modeling and KPI reporting.
• Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership skills, with a track record presenting integrated capacity plans and trade-offs to senior leadership.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the assigned office location on scheduled in-office days under the hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

• Salary range: USD $300,000 - $375,000/annum, depending on experience.
• Short-term and Long-term Incentive Programs.
• Health, Disability, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.