VP, Global Data Center Strategic Accounts

Specialized Packaging Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Packaging Group in Newark, CA is seeking a Vice President, Strategic Accounts Data Centers to drive growth and lead global accounts. You will shape packaging solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and partner with R&D to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging for critical IT infrastructure.

This senior leadership role requires building executive relationships, managing P&L, and guiding strategic initiatives across hyperscalers and cloud providers while traveling up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering required.
• 10 years in supply chain management across procurement, logistics (warehousing and transportation), systems (ERP, WMS, TMS, OM, LM) & related processes.
• 10 years in leading and managing cross-functional teams in matrixed global organizations.
• 5 years in end-to-end datacenter infrastructure supply chain and related operations across hyperscalers and colos.
• 5 years hands-on operational/ on-the-ground experience in forward and reverse global logistics of cloud infrastructure deployment.
• 2 years leading go-to-market strategy, product roadmaps, and sales.
• 1 year developing, presenting, and influencing C-suite stakeholders with strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence internally and externally.
• 50% domestic & international travel to customers and SPG sites.

Responsibilities

• Own executive relationships with major data center customers (hyperscalers, colocation providers, cloud service companies).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for C-level executives within strategic accounts.
• Build and execute account growth strategies aligned with long-term client goals.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics to deliver agile, scalable, and sustainable supply chain solutions.
• Drive efficiencies across warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery tailored to data center deployment schedules.
• Lead the development of high-performance, sustainable packaging solutions for critical IT infrastructure, server components, and related equipment.
• Partner with R&D and engineering to co-develop custom solutions that improve protection and meet ESG goals.
• Align product development, procurement, and manufacturing with client requirements and project timelines.
• Coordinate with finance and legal teams to ensure profitable and compliant business practices.
• Own revenue and profitability targets for the strategic accounts portfolio.
• Identify new opportunities for expansion, service offerings, or geographic growth.
• Monitor trends in the data center sector including cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and sustainability.
• Provide insights to inform the company’s long-term strategy and investment decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

OM

LM

Job description

Specialized Packaging Group in Newark, CA is seeking a Vice President, Strategic Accounts Data Centers to drive growth and lead global accounts. You will shape packaging solutions, coordinate cross-functional teams, and partner with R&D to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging for critical IT infrastructure.

This senior leadership role requires building executive relationships, managing P&L, and guiding strategic initiatives across hyperscalers and cloud providers while traveling up to 50%