Vantage Data Centers · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Operations Project Management Office, NA
Denver, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $240K/yr
12+ years expVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. They are seeking a Senior Director for the Operations Project Management Office who will shape the long-term strategy and governance model for initiatives across North America Operations, ensuring that operational programs are delivered predictably and effectively.
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Responsibilities
Define the long-term (3–5 year) PMO scaling strategy, operating model, and governance framework for NA Operations
Translate enterprise and Operations priorities into an organized, resourced, structured, and governed initiative portfolio
Establish portfolio standards for intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and value realization, evolving the PMO into an outcome-driven, transformation-enablement function
Lead end-to-end governance for Operations initiatives, ensuring clear scope, planning, RAID management, and milestone execution
Implement standardized execution frameworks, stage gates, and scorecards that reinforce delivery discipline
Drive predictable execution in partnership with Technology, Strategy & Transformation, People, Finance, and other functional teams
Develop and refine PMO methodologies, tools, and templates aligned with operational and enterprise needs
Mature execution processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation across the initiative portfolio
Ensure alignment to quality, safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across the operational lifecycle
Lead organizational readiness and adoption plans for new processes, technologies, and operating models
Integrate communication, documentation, and training strategies to support successful transformation
Champion continuous improvement and execution excellence across Operations
Lead and develop a PMO of project/program managers, managers, and senior managers
Build a high-performance culture grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, rigor, and a growth mindset
Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, training, talent development, and succession planning
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Technology, Finance, and People
Provide structured insights into initiative health, risks, dependencies, and resource needs to support executive decision-making
Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Operational Excellence, COO, and Operations Leadership Team
Lead the development of dashboards, leading-indicator frameworks, and insight tools that enable operational visibility and strategic decision-making
Drive data-driven discussions with senior leaders by analyzing initiative ROI, performance trends, risks, and trade-offs across the portfolio
Provide forward-looking insights on leading indicators for critical-path and big-bet initiatives to proactively shape decisions, resource allocation, and execution priorities
Ensure enterprise-wide transparency into initiative progress, dependencies, and operational health metrics that inform leadership forums and Ops Reviews
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, MBA or equivalent experience required
12+ years of experience in program management, transformation, operational leadership, or enterprise PMO roles
Proven success leading a PMO or strategic program function in a complex, high-growth, or operationally intensive environment
Experience leading PMO people managers, and other senior leaders, building high-performing teams, and scaling organizational capability
Ability to set long-term strategy, define operating models, and align cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of Operations value chains and translating strategy into a prioritized initiative portfolio
Expertise in portfolio governance, RAID, resource planning, and value realization
Skilled in building execution frameworks, stage gates, and performance reporting
Ability to use dashboards, leading indicators, and analytics to drive ROI-focused discussions
Strong analytical and scenario-planning skills
Effective at influencing within a matrixed organization and aligning key partners across Global and Regional teams
Clear, concise executive communication
Experience leading readiness, adoption, and change for new processes and operating models
Ability to integrate communication, documentation, and training into transformation efforts
Demonstrated ability to build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, excellence, and a growth mindset
Strong coaching and succession-planning capabilities
Operates with broad autonomy and sound judgment in prioritization and resource decisions
Proven ability to drive predictable execution, mitigate risk, and resolve cross-functional barriers
Preferred
Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, construction, engineering, or large-scale operations strongly preferred
Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a 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
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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