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Vantage Data Centers · 2 days ago

Senior Director, Project Management Office, Global

Vantage Data Centers is a leader in data center design and operation, serving hyperscalers and cloud providers globally. The Senior Director of the Project Management Office will guide strategic planning and execution of projects within the CIO department, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational excellence.

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Hiring Manager
Chloee Ares
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Responsibilities

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
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
Oversee the development and management of project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget
Helps define and implement 3rd Party SOWs utilized to deliver approved projects
Manages 3rd Party SOWs ensuring delivery SOWs
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
Ensures the adoption of project deliveries focused on people, process, and tooling impacts and changes
Measuring project OCE metrics to ensure projects are leading with an OCE first mentality
Drive CIO communication to the organization informing of activities, deliverables, and impacts
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all deliverables and milestones are clearly recorded and accessible to relevant stakeholders
Provide timely documentation updates to support CIO requirements, facilitating informed decision-making and ongoing project visibility
Coordinate and deliver training sessions for teams and stakeholders to ensure proper understanding and adoption of project deliverables, processes, and tools
Ensure documentation and training materials are regularly reviewed and aligned with organizational standards and evolving CIO needs
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
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 teams to align customer expectations with project deliverables
Manage the financial performance of all projects, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, budgets, and forecasts
Lead cost-control initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost savings and ensuring project financials align with corporate goals
Support the preparation of financial reports and presentations for the executive team and board of directors
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of project managers and PMO staff, ensuring the team has the skills, tools, and resources to deliver successful projects
Drive employee engagement and foster a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and professional development
Evaluate team performance and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with organizational goals and career development
Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on project performance, risks, and key milestones
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations on project progress, financials, and risks to ensure clear communication across the organization
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualification

Financial ManagementRisk ManagementProject Management LeadershipProject Management MethodologiesData Center ExperiencePMP CertificationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years of experience managing large-scale data center or infrastructure projects
Proven experience leading a project management office or similar function in the data center, construction, or real estate industry
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on risk management and issue resolution
Results-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term project needs with long-term business goals
Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Preferred

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred

Benefits

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
Many other additional voluntary benefits

Company

Vantage Data Centers

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Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

Vantage Data Centers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$33.61B
Key Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B

Leadership Team

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Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
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Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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