Program Manager Data Center

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February 20, 2026
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Job Description

Company: PhonePe
Department: Infrastructure / Engineering Operations
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

As a Program Manager – Data Center, you will lead and manage the end-to-end procurement and asset management lifecycle for infrastructure and engineering operations. This role requires strong expertise in vendor management, procurement governance, logistics coordination, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, SRE, finance, and legal teams.

You will play a critical role in ensuring timely procurement, efficient asset utilization, compliance adherence, and operational excellence across data center environments.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Operations Management

  • Lead and manage daily operations of the procurement team.
  • Generate and track procurement documentation including PSRs, PRs, and POs for data center hardware, infrastructure, and software licenses.
  • Monitor procurement SLAs and proactively escalate delays or risks.
  • Coordinate with vendors for quotations, negotiations, order tracking, and delivery timelines.
  • Maintain vendor catalogues, BOMs, and pricing databases.
  • Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve procurement efficiency.

Asset & License Management

  • Establish and maintain systems for tracking physical data center assets and software licenses.
  • Manage warranty renewals, AMCs, and maintenance agreements proactively.
  • Oversee logistics coordination to ensure timely equipment and license delivery.

Governance, Compliance & Collaboration

  • Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external audit requirements.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, SRE, Finance, and Legal teams for procurement closures.
  • Manage vendor lifecycle, contracts, and renewal processes.

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or asset management within large-scale data center or IT environments.
  • Hands-on experience managing PSRs, PRs, and POs.
  • Strong knowledge of vendor lifecycle management and procurement processes.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in procurement tools, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing complex logistics and inventory systems.
  • Team management or leadership experience.
  • Understanding of infrastructure procurement (servers, storage, licenses, cloud, DC services).

Benefits

PhonePe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health insurance and wellness programs
  • Parental and family support benefits
  • Mobility and retirement benefits
  • Inclusive workplace culture initiatives

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