Technical Project Manager, Global

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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role can be based in Ashburn, VA in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in, 2 days flexible).

The Technical Project Manager, Global is responsible for leading and driving global application deployment process-based projects, ensuring smooth project delivery and alignment with business objectives! This role requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to navigate complex technical challenges, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors!

This position is based in Ashburn, VA, and will support projects aligned with the EMEA region time zone.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead project planning, execution, and reporting for global application deployment initiatives, including enterprise technology rollouts and occasional construction-related projects.

• Lead projects across multiple data center locations, ensuring seamless integration of applications and enterprise systems.

• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

• Identify and mitigate risks, solve project challenges, and develop solutions to keep projects on track.

• Work closely with the platform owner (product owner) and enterprise architecture team to ensure alignment of project goals with the overall technology strategy.

• Stay informed on industry best practices, emerging enterprise technologies, and compliance standards to drive operational excellence.

• Collaborate with partners to understand business needs, manage expectations, and provide regular project updates.

• Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to measure project success and drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure documentation, training, and knowledge transfer are completed for all delivered projects.

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, with a solid focus on application deployment processes and global project execution.

• Consistent record of leading complex enterprise application rollouts and technology deployments.

• Experience working with enterprise systems within mission-critical environments, ensuring high availability and redundancy.

• Understanding of project management, including coordination of technology deployment within large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Experience running multi-functional teams and working with external vendors.

• Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, or other project management tools preferred.

• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks applicable to enterprise systems (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Analytical attitude with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Problem-solving attitude with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and reporting tools.

• Professional project management certifications (Prince2, PMP, Agile) are a plus.

Additional Information:

• This role is based in Ashburn, VA, and will support the EMEA region time zone.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 15-20% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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