Technical Project Manager, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Design Engineering Department

The Design Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio.  D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and schedule in line with company goals and serve as subject matter experts across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning.  The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way.  D&E also work hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are performed effectively.  One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results.  Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with company goals unlike external resources.  This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.

Position Overview

This role is based remotely in the US.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Technical Program Manager to lead and drive critical initiatives across our construction and development teams. This role is responsible for the full program lifecycle—from roadmap creation to successful execution—ensuring alignment with business goals, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, experienced in managing complex programs, driving innovation, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and manage end-to-end initiatives; develop roadmaps, timelines, solutions, and set shared expectations, then ensure successful delivery of same, on time.

• Provide hands-on program management during the analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation phases of assigned initiatives.

• Perform risk management and enhancement oversight to support initiatives and construction projects.

• Provide day-to-day coordination and quality assurance for assigned initiatives and tasks.

• Drive internal and external process improvements across multiple teams and functions.

• Collaborate with interdepartmental teams to define project initiatives and scope.

• Drive prioritization of initiatives to align with company and team goals.

• Define requirements of new software, tools, and/or dashboards in support of business processes; drive procurement/development of same.

• Work closely with Engineering team to define team needs, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); drive development of measurable KPIs and track and report on them.

• Complete Root Cause Analysis (RCS) of different workflows to quantify problems, goals, and identify areas for improvement.

• Create and document overall business processes while balancing sometimes multiple important team functions and goals.

• Develop and maintain automated toolsets, reporting templates, and manage business process standards.

• Support design change management program including acting as change manager, performing due diligence and information gathering, establishing stakeholders and impact levels, and providing change opportunity reports to the Change Opportunity Review Board.

• Positively collaborate with cross-functional teams and process owners.

• Engage deeply in understanding business strategy and executing.

• Inspire a strong team cohort by fostering an environment of learning, development, and innovation

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, equivalent military experience/training, or equivalent work experience in the fields of: Construction Management, Engineering/Architecture, Business/Finance, Project Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.

• Experience in providing successful project or program management support for multi-discipline teams.

• Successful experience in managing limited resources to provide the greatest impact/need.

• Consistent record in improving overall productivity and efficiency through optimization of processes.

• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to build, cultivate, and leverage personal and professional networks and relationships, develop and deliver successful presentations, and collaborate and negotiate effectively.

• Working style that is open and authentic and that demonstrates innovation and creativity.

• Able to collaborate across teams to support colleagues and resolve issues.

• Enjoy working in a fluid, dynamic organization with minimal amount of direction.

• Travel required is expected to be 10-15%

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification, or equivalent

• Experience in the design, construction, and delivery of data centers or mission-critical projects is highly desirable

• Experience in optimizing products, processes, and systems for efficiency and return on investment.

• Proficiency with entire MS Suite of applications, including development and integration of SharePoint and PowerBI tools and trackers

• Experience with tooling development, or outsourcing of tooling development, to support: automation of repeatable processes; logging, tracking, and reporting on in-flight projects; cross-functional and asynchronous collaboration

• Cross-functional leadership experience; managing customer/partner relationships; building teams.

• Experience managing priorities and balancing limited resources between competing efforts

• Consistent record of improving overall team productivity and efficiency; measuring and reporting on same

• Experience working for owner in the development/construction industry

• Hands-on program management experience in the development/construction industry

• Proven track record in strategic planning and roadmap development in the scale of years

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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