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Vantage Data Centers · 1 month ago

Director, Value Chain Process Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers and operates mission-critical data centers for major technology firms. The Director, Value Chain Process Engineer is responsible for designing and optimizing processes, leading a team of engineers, and driving efficiency and alignment across global operations.

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Responsibilities

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of process engineers and analysts, ensuring the team delivers strategic, high-impact process improvements. Set priorities, manage workload distribution, and oversee performance management, coaching, and career development for direct reports
Establish a culture of hands-on execution, continuous learning, problem-solving, and resilience within the team
Ensure consistent application of process engineering standards, tools, and methodologies across all team projects
Foster a collaborative environment that enables team members to work effectively with executive stakeholders, SMEs, and frontline teams
Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of scalable enterprise and delivery processes across the global operating model
Drive rapid, high-impact process mapping and value stream analysis while minimizing disruption to business teams
Oversee the identification and elimination of friction points and inefficiencies using advanced process engineering techniques (Lean and SixSigma)
Standardize workflows, handoffs, and decision-making pathways across functions, geographies, and business units
Ensure process designs incorporate both procedural and data-flow perspectives, identifying gaps in authoritative data sources and system dependencies
Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic goals into actionable process improvements and operating model enhancements
Rapidly prototype and deploy iterative process solutions using agile and hybrid methodologies aligned with business speed and complexity
Prioritize portfolio efforts based on strategic value, enterprise risk, and cross-functional impact—ensuring resources focus on high-value opportunities
Serve as a strategic advisor who helps internal customers understand the business case for process change while guiding them toward scalable, high-ROI solutions
Combine deep technical expertise with creative problem-solving to develop innovative, non-standard solutions tailored to operational realities
Embed with business teams to observe operations firsthand, driving improvements with minimal disruption
Influence enterprise-wide decision making through data-driven insights and clear communication
Support global alignment with EMEA and APAC partners, ensuring consistent adoption of standardized processes across regions
Ensure all process designs integrate cleanly with system workflows, enterprise data structures, and performance metrics
Identify and address data governance issues that limit process efficiency and decision quality
Partner with IT and Data Science teams to ensure that engineered processes are accurately reflected in digital tools, platforms, and dashboards
Establish measurement frameworks, KPIs, and monitoring mechanisms to track process performance and support continuous improvement
Drive integration of analytics, automation, and AI-powered insights into process designs, ensuring solutions are scalable and optimized for real-world conditions
Establish, refine, and govern enterprise-wide process engineering standards, toolkits, templates, and best practices
Serve as a senior technical advisor and role model for process excellence, providing hands-on expertise and demonstrating high-execution leadership
Represent the Operational Excellence function in strategic forums, steering committees, and enterprise planning sessions
Communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to executive audiences, driving alignment and support for change initiatives
Demonstrate grit, ownership, and persistence—leading the team through ambiguity, resistance, and complexity to deliver results
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management

Qualification

Process EngineeringLean Six SigmaProcess MappingEnterprise SystemsStakeholder EngagementAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Research, Business, or related technical field required
10+ years of experience in process engineering, operational excellence, or business transformation, including at least 5 years in people management
Proven success directing cross-functional process optimization efforts in complex, matrixed organizations
Experience leading teams responsible for enterprise-scale process design and value chain transformation
Deep expertise in process mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, Bizzdesign), value stream mapping, Lean/Six Sigma
Working knowledge of enterprise systems (Salesforce, ServiceNow, PowerBI) and their role in process performance
Strong leadership abilities with experience coaching, developing, and performance-managing technical teams
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including executive-level influence
Highly analytical, systems-oriented, and able to make decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Able to operate independently on strategic initiatives with minimal oversight while managing a high-performing team
Strong written, visual, and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complexity

Preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification or advanced training in process improvement methodologies strongly preferred
Master's degree or MBA is a plus
Familiarity with construction workflows and platforms (e.g., Primavera P6, Procore) preferred
Experience in REITs, data centers, construction, infrastructure, or high-growth tech environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with process mining platforms is a strong plus

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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