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Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago

Manager, Site Deployment, NA - West

Vantage Data Centers powers and connects the technology of leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a Manager for Site Deployment who will lead day-to-day deployment execution for new and expanding data center sites, ensuring a seamless transition from construction to operations and full operational readiness.

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Responsibilities

Own end-to-end site deployment execution for assigned campuses/expansions, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to achieve Operational Readiness and steady-state handoff to Site Operations
Plan and run readiness cadences (checklists, startup gates, acceptance milestones), drive issue resolution, and escalate blockers to the Director as needed
Staffing and onboarding: partner with Talent Acquisition and Site Ops leadership to forecast needs, support hiring, and ensure onboarding/training plans enable 24/7 readiness at day one
Standards and documentation: compile/adapt MOP/SOP/EOP templates to the site context; ensure O&M manuals, as-builts, permits, warranties, and compliance documents are complete and filed prior to turnover
Systems readiness: drive deployment and verification of CMMS, Asset Management, Billing, and related data loads (equipment, maintenance plans, spares, warranties)
Security & Safety: verify physical security systems and safety protocols meet corporate standards; ensure signage, PPE, procedures, and training are in place
Site mobilization: ensure critical spares, tools, consumables, and shop spaces are procured, staged, and inventoried ahead of turnover
Commissioning quality: partner with Commissioning and Construction to review test results and acceptance criteria; confirm operability thresholds before handoff
Team leadership: directly supervise Coordinators/Senior Coordinators (where applicable); mentor junior personnel and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Lessons learned: capture and socialize post-turnover learnings to improve speed-to-market, cost, and quality across future deployments
Maintain a deployment plan aligned to construction delivery dates; facilitate cross-team synchronization and readiness reviews
Track and drive completion of quality control checklists and Site Start-Up processes; publish status to stakeholders
Coordinate third-party maintenance agreements and verify permits, licenses, and agreements required for operations are executed before turnover
Verify operator training on critical systems; coordinate scenario drills and EOP walk-throughs
Manage a readiness risk register and drive mitigations across safety, security, operability, and documentation
Provide staffing recommendations based on site demand models; support interviewing and onboarding
Conduct site walks and formal inspections; document and close findings prior to Operational Turnover
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Schedule adherence to acceptance gates, percentage of turnover artifacts complete at D-0, punch-list closure time, commissioning defect rate, time-to-CMMS readiness

Qualification

Critical facilities operationsElectrical systems knowledgeCMMS/Asset ManagementProject managementStakeholder managementTeam leadershipRisk managementPeople developmentOperational rigorSystems thinkingCommunication

Required

6–8 years' experience across critical facilities operations, industrial construction/commissioning, or project management in mission-critical environments; at least 2 years in a team-lead or supervisory capacity
Demonstrated strength coordinating cross-functional projects and driving readiness to fixed milestones
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in data centers or similar critical infrastructure
Proficiency with CMMS/Asset Management workflows; familiar with commissioning documentation and turnover packages
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and people leadership skills; proven mentoring experience
Ability to travel up to 40% (including within North America) based on project and site needs

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field; or equivalent experience
Experience standardizing MOP/SOP/EOP and operational acceptance criteria across multiple sites

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)
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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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