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.

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building’s networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room (MMR) hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels…), wireless AP coverage, etc.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an experienced and detailed orientated Technical Project Manager, Global to facilitate the successful completion of projects for the Network and IT Construction departments. As a key contributor this position will interface regularly with internal departments such as Construction and Site Operations in addition to managing external suppliers. The ability to influence and foster consensus across teams at all organizational levels is crucial to be successful in this role. A good understanding of business processes, challenges and goals is required to provide insightful ideas and creative solutions when faced with issues. Ultimately the role will suit someone who is nimble and can navigates obstacles well.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead project planning, resource management, reporting, and implementation of projects globally for network and IT Construction

• Design and develop performance measurements, metrics, dashboards to provide analytical insights to business stakeholders

• Project Manage complex data center migrations predominately in NA but also project in EMEA and APAC

Duties

• Responsible for the coordination and delivery of Network and IT Construction projects on schedule and within budget

• Negotiate and influence expertly with multiple teams who have competing priorities, reduce conflict and foster better relationships to deliver projects successfully

• Collaborate within IT departments to ensure upon successful completion of project all manuals, training and handover activities are completed

• Partner with procurement to work with suppliers and vendors, assist with pricing negotiation and coordinate work as required

• Create clear and accurate reports for business stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project

• Continually examine ongoing projects identifying potential issues and skilfully adapt plans to overcome

• Assign and oversee project tasks of all impacted stakeholders and hold the team accountable while working toward established milestones.

• Coach, mentor and train others on continuous improvement techniques and standard methods for reporting results

• Use Technical Project Management experience to improve all aspects of project planning, resource management, reporting, solution evaluation and implementation

• Solve technical problems and implement preventative controls with data analysis, root cause identification and effective control plans

• Work closely with teams to provide analytical insights, process improvements, operational excellence, and customer success

Job Requirements

• 12+ years of project management experience with emphasis