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Vantage Data Centers · 1 week ago

Technical Project Manager, Automation, NA

Vantage Data Centers is a company that powers and connects technology for hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to support automation projects, manage technical leadership, and facilitate multi-functional alignment with project partners.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
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Responsibilities

Primary Automation Systems team design and engineering interfacing resource
Support pre-bid planning, coordination, and execution strategies to ensure quality design and engineering deliverables
Support internal Innovation and Design Engineers teams to ensure standards and design engineering initiatives are adhered to throughout the automation design process
Leads automation project design activities, which includes partnerships and collaboration with:
(EOR) Engineer of record and Design Systems Integration teams
Automation construction teams regarding automation scope of work development, automation design deliverables, and factory acceptance testing
Support Sales, Design Engineering, and Services to develop project requirements based on market demands or customer requirements
Provide technical leadership regarding automation issue mitigation to support delivery and commissioning schedules throughout the project lifecycle
Leads automation design and engineering projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company
Assist in the definition of automation project scope and objectives, involving all relevant partners and ensuring technical feasibility
Balance multiple automation technical project scopes, schedules, and stakeholder relations across the regions
Drive all aspects of automation activities related to new and existing project development through each of the design and engineering phases, while supporting the construction interfacing team
Lead automation technical responsibilities with the Engineer of Record and Design Systems Integrators
Run automation design deliverable package coordination and updates with all applicable automation construction partners
Ensure alignment to the Vantage Automation Execution Playbook and global standards by the Engineer of Records and Design Systems Integrator
Provide automation system technical guidance and issue mitigation throughout design, engineering, and commissioning activities
Coordinate and support applicable FWT (Factory Witness Tests), and software bench testing and on-site point to for various projects
Provide remote or onsite project and vendor support ensuring a successful design and engineering delivery
Handle automation design, engineering, and programming/software deliverables (Specifications, IFC’s, SOO’s, PLC, SCADA, etc..), ensuring critical delivery milestones are maintained and in alignment with the master construction schedule
Provide and implement automation technical quality and accuracy control measure for projects
Lead and participate in weekly and/or daily automation engineering meetings for each applicable regional project
Lead regional Automation project design, engineering, and programming/software delivery
Support in developing and handling automation design, and engineering strategies
Develop technical task prioritization and scheduling for prioritizing and project timelines
Support and coordinate automation design and engineering requirements with internal and external partners
Evaluates progress on project(s) and supervises changes to schedule
Develops and maintains standard communication and user documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.)

Qualification

Building Management System (BMS)PLC / SCADAProject ManagementData Center experienceInstrumentationControls (I&C)MS ProjectMS OfficeMS SharePointTechnical LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

10+ years of experience in Building Management System (BMS) design, integration, commissioning, or technical leadership
Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint
Travel required is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Preferred

BS in related Engineering or Construction Management fields preferred but not required based upon experience level
PLC / SCADA Application Engineering experience preferred
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Ignition experience preferred
Data Center or Mission Critical project experience preferred but not required
Shown success in project management with PMP certification preferred but not required
Experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C) 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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