Senior Manager – Business Controls, Data Center

AFL

Senior Manager, Business Controls overseeing contractual governance and compliance management for AFL’s Data Center Services. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution meets contractual obligations.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeAbilene, Duncan • South Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,600 - $155,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, commercial operations, and compliance oversight for large-scale data center projects, ensuring effective governance and risk mitigation. Strong financial acumen supports profitability management and operational execution.

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Contract ManagementCommercial OperationsProject ControlsFinancial AcumenCompliance Oversight

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationScope ManagementChange Order GovernanceRisk MitigationOperational ExecutionRevenue AnalysisForecastingData Center ProjectsConstruction ManagementCommissioning

Soft Skills

CommunicationNegotiationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsContract Management SoftwareProject Controls ToolsBusiness Intelligence Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCCMCPCM

Industry Keywords

Data Center ServicesCommercial RiskMission-Critical FacilitiesHyperscale Data CentersColocation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudERPLinuxOraclePMPSDLCSOAPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Manager, Business Controls is responsible for leading contractual governance, commercial controls, and compliance management across AFL’s Data Center Services business.
Serve as the primary link between Contracts, Operations, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Customer stakeholders.
Ensure contractual requirements are clearly translated into operational execution plans and consistently adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
Accountable for contract administration, scope management, change order governance, commercial risk mitigation, and compliance oversight for large-scale data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure deployment, and related services programs.
Protect profitability, minimize contractual risk, ensure customer obligations are fulfilled, and enable operational teams to execute with clarity and confidence.
Provide oversight and governance for customer contract administration, compliance monitoring, risk management, and financial performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field
10+ years of experience in contract management, commercial operations, project controls, business operations, or program governance
Experience supporting large-scale construction, commissioning, mission-critical facilities, or data center projects
Strong understanding of customer contracts, commercial risk, scope management, and change order administration
Demonstrated experience translating contractual language into operational execution requirements
Strong financial acumen including forecasting, revenue analysis, project controls, and profitability management
Exceptional communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred MBA or advanced business degree.
Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center customers
Experience with commissioning, construction management, or mission-critical infrastructure programs
PMP, CCM, CPCM, or similar professional certification.
Experience with ERP, contract management, project controls, and business intelligence platforms.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!