Senior Manager, Operations PMO, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Operational Excellence Department

Operational Excellence at Vantage is hands-on and outcome-driven. We combine portfolio governance, systems thinking, operational rigor, and human-centered enablement to reduce friction, increase predictability, and accelerate performance. Our team members lead high-impact initiatives, shape cross-functional execution, and directly influence how Vantage delivers on its growth, operational reliability, and customer commitments.

Position Overview

This role will be based in Denver, CO. Following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).

This role is accountable for leading a team of one or more junior team members while also directly managing high-impact programs and portfolio activities. The Senior Manager provides direction, coaching, and oversight to ensure initiatives are structured, visible, and progressing with rigor, while equipping team members to grow their program management capability and deliver consistent outcomes.

This role operates at both a strategic and tactical level, aligning program execution with departmental priorities and broader Operations objectives. The Senior Manager partners with senior operational and technical leaders to shape execution strategy, resolve complex cross-functional challenges, improve governance practices, and drive results that support the overall organizational vision.

Operating with significant autonomy, the Senior Manager supports policy implementation and contributes directly to short- and mid-term operational strategy execution within their portfolio.

Essential Job Functions (within assigned portfolio)

Enterprise Program Architecture & Execution Strategy

Lead enterprise-level, multi-workstream programs that span multiple operational functions and intersecting systems

Define execution architecture including sequencing strategy, cross-program dependency alignment, and integration gating models

Align prioritization and sequencing across concurrent initiatives to reduce systemic risk and execution conflicts

Establish structured program governance frameworks for high-impact initiatives within their portfolio

Drive alignment across functional leaders on scope boundaries, sequencing tradeoffs, and resource implications

Cross-Program Systems Integration & Risk Leadership

Evaluate and prioritize complex interdependencies across concurrent programs to optimize integration timing and reduce systemic risk

Anticipate scaling constraints, reliability exposure, and operational friction points that extend beyond a single initiative

Proactively surface cross-functional tradeoffs affecting sequencing, capacity, or operational readiness

Facilitate resolution of high-impact conflicts that require alignment among senior operational and technical leaders

Ensure enterprise-level readiness, validation, and mitigation strategies are defined for programs with broad operational impact

Executive Advisory & Influence

Serve as accountable program lead for initiatives with significant operational and executive visibility

Advise senior operational and technical leaders on sequencing strategy, feasibility constraints, and integration tradeoffs

Present executive-ready updates that quantify systemic risk, operational impact, and decision implications

Shape fact-based recommendations to influence prioritization and execution strategy

PMO Standards & Delivery Maturity

Assist with and support continuous improvement of PMO standards, frameworks, and execution best practices

Mentor and guide junior team members on program structure, sequencing discipline, and risk mitigation rigor

Assist with delivery maturity across NA Operations through consistent program architecture and governance improvements

Program Direction & Domain Leadership

Operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments, defining structure where none exists

Make significant domain-level decisions affecting program sequencing, risk posture, and delivery outcomes

Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex cross-functional challenges

Leadership & Management

Lead, coach, and develop one or more junior team members within the Operations PMO

Provide day-to-day direction, prioritization, and performance guidance to ensure team members are focused on the highest-value work

Mentor junior team members on program structure, governance, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and executive communication

Support team member growth through feedback, development planning, and consistent application of PMO standards

Model hands-on leadership by balancing people management responsibilities with direct ownership of complex program and portfolio work

Foster a culture of accountability, trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the PMO team

Additional Duties

Handle additional duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or related technical discipline and/or equivalent experience required

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, or similar) or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

8–14+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technical or functional programs

Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level initiatives with multiple intersecting workstreams

Experience influencing senior operational and technical stakeholders

Experience resolving systemic integration challenges and cross-program dependencies

Experience leading, mentoring, or managing junior team members, project managers, or program managers

Working knowledge of data center infrastructure models and operational reliability frameworks preferred

Experience supporting automation-enabled or AI-driven operational environments preferred

Skills

Advanced systems thinking with ability to evaluate interdependencies across concurrent programs

Strong sequencing and execution architecture capability

Ability to identify and mitigate systemic risk across multi-domain initiatives

Executive-level communication and influence without direct authority

Ability to resolve cross-functional conflicts affecting sequencing and delivery

Ability to provide clear direction, prioritize work, and hold team members accountable for delivery outcomes

Strong people leadership capability with the ability to coach, develop, and manage junior team members

Operates effectively in ambiguous environments and defines structure for complex initiatives

Travel required is expected to be up to 20%, but may increase over time as business evolves

Additional Details

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.

Salary Range: $160,000 - 175,000 (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 does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!