About Vantage Data Centers

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.

This position can be based remotely in the United States

Essential Job Functions

• Lead feasibility (developing connectivity strategy) through contract execution and delivery (e.g., lit fiber).

• Contribute to the design, schedule and CAPEX estimates during pre-construction phases and assist with relevant contract negotiations.

• Brief and transition ownership of fiber telecommunications infrastructure to VDC Construction Managers at the appropriate time for execution.

• Develop and maintain regional connectivity strategy, including productization of connectivity, aligned with the management team's expectations and direction.

• Ensure accountability results across all connectivity projects, assignments, and initiatives, including budget and schedule management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay current with new technologies, products, and innovative opportunities both within and outside the data center industry to enhance future deliveries.

Duties

· Ensure Vantage has sites that meet customer network requirements, including KMZ creation and management in existing and new markets.

· Conduct long-haul evaluations and develop schedules with cost certainty for the last mile.

· Acquire dark fiber facilities to ensure all customers can activate services from day one.

· Negotiate carrier agreements to reduce costs while ensuring dark fiber availability on-premises from day one.

· Support D&E with campus and building designs for internal and external conduit routing, including MMR/POE layout and customer fit-outs

· In conjunction with VDC commercial teams and third-party consultants, qualify consultants, vendors, and contractors

· Provide technical support as needed, including preparing technical materials for presentations to prospective customers and supporting marketing efforts to outline connectivity strategies.

Job Requirements

· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in large-scale connectivity delivery.

· Solid understanding of data center ecosystems and a network of key providers, with a recognized degree in computer science or equivalent preferred.

· Project management experience, with the ability to conduct full feasibility studies.

· Knowledge of customer requirements, business drivers, financials, and relevant legislative requirements.

· Strong IT skills, with the ability to use multiple communication tools and software packages.

· Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels and with third parties, such as suppliers.

· Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work in various circumstances, including remotely, while traveling, across multiple time zones, cross-functionally, and by project.

· Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and prioritize work efforts with minimal supervision.

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 l