Vantage Data Centers · 12 hours ago
Manager, Automation Development, NA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
5+ 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 Manager of Automation Development to lead the development of building automation solutions for data center facilities, managing a team of automation developers and ensuring high-quality automation code and solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead automation development efforts that align with company strategy, standards, and long‑term operational needs
Own automation development standards, coding practices, libraries, and reference architectures
Provide hands‑on technical leadership in PLC, BMS, and SCADA development, including code reviews, technical design reviews, and QA processes
Ensure automation solutions are tested, validated, and ready for production release
Drive standardization and reuse of automation solutions to reduce site‑specific variability
Manage internal and external development resources to deliver high‑quality automation code and solutions
Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, IT, and vendor partners to ensure automation solutions meet operational and project requirements
Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to automation development and code quality
Lead and manage staff, including performance management, mentoring, career development, and capability building within the automation development team
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Reliability Engineering, and Site Operations teams throughout project lifecycles to support automation development needs
Review project submittals and drawings to ensure automation designs align with development standards and control strategies
Provide development support during commissioning and startup activities by assisting with code validation, issue resolution, and system readiness
Develop and execute implementation plans for automation development initiatives supporting new and existing facilities
Develop and manage task prioritization and scheduling for development resources and project timelines
Contribute to the creation and improvement of automation development documentation and standards
Support procurement and construction coordination as needed to ensure successful deployment of developed automation solutions
Participate in roadmap planning, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement of automation platforms and development processes
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience in automation and controls, with emphasis on automation development
Proven success in developing PLC, BMS, and SCADA solutions, including Ignition development
Experience owning or contributing to automation standards, codebases, and quality processes
Experience leading and mentoring automation developers and technical teams
Working knowledge of structured development workflows, testing practices, and version control
Ability to provide hands‑on technical leadership and architectural guidance
Proficiency with MS Office and MS SharePoint
Travel required is expected to be approximately 15%, but may vary as business needs evolve
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
$33.95BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $341.02M
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
2026-02-03
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