Senior Connectivity Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers LLC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers LLC is seeking a Connectivity Manager to lead strategy and delivery of carrier-neutral connectivity across North American campuses. Hybrid role (3 days in office, 2 remote) with responsibility from feasibility to delivery, coordinating with carriers, internal teams and customers.

You will manage budgets, schedules and vendor relationships, develop regional connectivity roadmaps, and stay ahead of new technologies to meet customer requirements on day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in large-scale connectivity delivery.
• Solid understanding of data center ecosystems and a network of key providers, with a recognized degree in computer science or equivalent preferred.
• Project management experience, with the ability to conduct full feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of customer requirements, business drivers, financials, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to use multiple communication tools and software packages.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels and with third parties, such as suppliers.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work in various circumstances, including remotely, while traveling, across multiple time zones, cross-functionally, and by project.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and prioritize work efforts with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility (developing connectivity strategy) through contract execution and delivery (e.g., lit fiber).
• Contribute to the design, schedule and CAPEX estimates during pre-construction phases and assist with relevant contract negotiations.
• Brief and transition ownership of fiber telecommunications infrastructure to VDC Construction Managers at the appropriate time for execution.
• Develop and maintain regional connectivity strategy, including productization of connectivity, aligned with the management team's expectations and direction.
• Ensure accountability results across all connectivity projects, assignments, and initiatives, including budget and schedule management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay current with new technologies, products, and innovative opportunities both within and outside the data center industry to enhance future deliveries.
• Acquire dark fiber facilities to ensure all customers can activate services from day one.
• Negotiate carrier agreements to reduce costs while ensuring dark fiber availability on-premises from day one.
• Support D&E with campus and building designs for internal and external conduit routing, including MMR/POE layout and customer fit-outs
• In conjunction with VDC commercial teams and third-party consultants, qualify consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Provide technical support as needed, including preparing technical materials for presentations to prospective customers and supporting marketing efforts to outline connectivity strategies.

Job description

# **About Vantage**Vantage 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.**Network Connectivity Department**The Network Connectivity team enables scalable, reliable and carrier-neutral connectivity across Vantage North American campuses. The team supports new site diligence, fiber and conduit infrastructure planning, carrier and customer connectivity, Meet-Me-Room (MMR) readiness, interconnection services, data governance and the operational standards required to deliver a consistent customer experience across the region.**Position Overview****This position can be based in a hybrid capacity at any of Vantage's U.S. locations (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).**The Connectivity Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and delivery of connectivity solutions that support Vantage Data Centers' development and operational objectives. This role oversees connectivity initiatives from early feasibility and site selection through construction and delivery, ensuring data center campuses meet customer network requirements and are ready for service activation on day one. Working closely with internal stakeholders, carriers, consultants, and customers, the Connectivity Manager drives regional connectivity strategies, manages project schedules and budgets, negotiates carrier agreements, and supports the design and implementation of critical telecommunications infrastructure across Vantage's growing portfolio.**Essential Job Functions*** Lead feasibility (developing connectivity strategy) through contract execution and delivery (e.g., lit fiber).* Contribute to the design, schedule and CAPEX estimates during pre-construction phases and assist with relevant contract negotiations.* Brief and transition ownership of fiber telecommunications infrastructure to VDC Construction Managers at the appropriate time for execution.* Develop and maintain regional connectivity strategy, including productization of connectivity, aligned with the management team's expectations and direction.* Ensure accountability results across all connectivity projects, assignments, and initiatives, including budget and schedule management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.* Stay current with new technologies, products, and innovative opportunities both within and outside the data center industry to enhance future deliveries.**Duties*** Ensure Vantage has sites that meet customer network requirements, including KMZ creation and management in existing and new markets.* Conduct long-haul evaluations and develop schedules with cost certainty for the last mile.* Acquire dark fiber facilities to ensure all customers can activate services from day one.* Negotiate carrier agreements to reduce costs while ensuring dark fiber availability on-premises from day one.* Support D&E with campus and building designs for internal and external conduit routing, including MMR/POE layout and customer fit-outs* In conjunction with VDC commercial teams and third-party consultants, qualify consultants, vendors, and contractors* Provide technical support as needed, including preparing technical materials for presentations to prospective customers and supporting marketing efforts to outline connectivity strategies.**Job Requirements*** Minimum of 5 years' experience in large-scale connectivity delivery.* Solid understanding of data center ecosystems and a network of key providers, with a recognized degree in computer science or equivalent preferred.* Project management experience, with the ability to conduct full feasibility studies.* Knowledge of customer requirements, business drivers, financials, and relevant legislative requirements.* Strong IT skills, with the ability to use multiple communication tools and software packages.* Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels and with third parties, such as suppliers.* Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work in various circumstances, including remotely, while traveling, across multiple time zones, cross-functionally, and by project.* Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and prioritize work efforts with minimal supervision.**Physical Demands and Special Requirements**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*** Salary Range: $145,000 - 160,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)* 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.#LI-Hybrid #LI-AHWe operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.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.Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon - we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!