[Remote] Equipment & Connectivity Controls Managing Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avicado is a technology consultancy focused on enhancing clients' experiences through cloud-based tools and applications. They are seeking an Equipment & Connectivity Controls Managing Consultant to serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and vendors, ensuring successful procurement and delivery of equipment and materials while leveraging data analytics and reporting for operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary point of contact for equipment and material vendors across multiple programsCoordinate equipment and connectivity material procurement activities and reportingMonitor vendor performance, material availability, and fulfillment commitmentsPartner with suppliers, procurement teams, and project stakeholders to identify and mitigate supply chain risksSupport material ordering activities and review equipment and connectivity material gapsCoordinate inventory rebalancing activities, including move orders and inventory reclassification effortsManage equipment and material control processes to ensure accurate demand planning and inventory visibilityMaintain alignment between connectivity and equipment demand signalsCoordinate fulfillment gap response activities across campuses and stakeholdersTrack material variances, delays, and supply chain impacts while communicating risks to leadershipSupport equipment lifecycle tracking from demand planning through deploymentDevelop, maintain, and improve business intelligence reporting and dashboardsPerform data quality (DQ) checks and troubleshoot discrepancies across systems of recordMonitor dashboard health and reporting automation processesBuild and maintain automated data workflows and reporting solutionsAnalyze equipment and material metrics to support business decisions and operational planningLeverage AI-enabled tools to improve reporting, data validation, and operational efficiencyCoordinate cross-functional meetings and follow-up actions with vendors, construction teams, planners, and business stakeholdersDevelop and maintain business requirement documents (BRDs), SOPs, and operational documentationSupport program governance through status reporting, metrics tracking, and risk managementIdentify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and vendor performanceCreate and maintain training materials and knowledge resources to support team scalability and consistencyMaintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Manage program documentation, knowledge bases, and team wiki contentSupport document control and technical writing initiativesEnsure consistent documentation standards across vendor and material control processesProvide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to project coordinators, analysts, and junior consultants supporting equipment and material controls initiativesEstablish priorities, assign work, and ensure timely completion of deliverables across the teamReview team outputs for quality, accuracy, and consistency before delivery to clients and stakeholdersSupport onboarding, training, and professional development of team membersFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceLead team meetings, facilitate knowledge sharing, and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholdersEscalate resource constraints, risks, and performance concerns while proactively developing mitigation plansServe as a trusted advisor and escalation point for internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholdersSkills7+ years of experience in supply chain operations, material controls, vendor management, program management, or related disciplines2+ years of experience leading teams, mentoring staff, or managing cross-functional programsDemonstrated experience managing competing priorities across multiple stakeholders and programsProven ability to influence teams and drive outcomes without direct authorityExperience leading process improvement initiatives and driving organizational changeExperience supporting hyperscale data center, telecommunications, or mission-critical infrastructure programsExperience with Primavera P6, SmartBOM, SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systemsKnowledge of equipment procurement and owner-furnished equipment (OFE) processesExperience leveraging AI tools for reporting, documentation, workflow automation, or process improvementFamiliarity with material forecasting, fulfillment planning, and inventory optimizationExperience supporting global vendor and supplier programsBenefitsCompetitive compensationHealth insurance401k with employer matchFlexible PTORemote workPhilanthropic Matching Gift Program