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.

Development Management Department

The Development Management Office (DMO) supports Design Engineering, New Site Development, Construction, Innovation, Sustainability and Project Controls teams within the Vantage Development & Engineering (D&E) global organization.

The DMO develops standards for business process, documents these standards within an automated project management framework and manages dashboard-based reporting for the Development & Engineering organization. The DMO is responsible for design, documentation and management of the business process flow coordinating the activities of D&E and other teams along the way. The DMO ensures that key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align project conditions, design goals and schedule targets to corporate goals.

The DMO works to empower each member across teams to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

This role can be remote based in any of our approved US locations.

The Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, governance, and execution of data center construction and development projects across the organization. This role will lead a team of project managers and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The Director of PMO will also establish best practices, processes, and tools to optimize project performance and drive operational excellence in project management.

Essential Job Functions

Project Management Leadership:

• Lead the Project Management Office, overseeing the execution of data center development projects from inception through commissioning and closeout.

• Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational goals, driving strategic initiatives that support business growth and customer satisfaction.

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and direction to project managers and PMO staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Process Development and Standardization:

• Develop and implement project management methodologies, tools, templates, and best practices to standardize processes across all projects.

• Establish and maintain project governance frameworks to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Lead efforts to continuously improve project management processes, increasing efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Oversee the development and management of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, and ensuring the effective resolution of issues to minimize project disruptions.

• Ensure proper resource allocation, working closely with internal teams such as construction, design, engineering, procurement, and finance to align project needs with available resources.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

• Proactively manage project risks and issues, developing contingency plans to minimize potential disruptions to project timelines and costs.

• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed throughout the project lifecycle, including regular audits, inspections, and compliance checks.

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of project documentation, reports, and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including construction, engineering, operations, finance, and legal, to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.

• Act as the primary point of contact for executive leadership on all matters related to project management and performance.

• Collaborate with the sales and solutions engineering te