Technical Project Manager, Global

vantagedc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager, Global, to drive IT projects across North America, EMEA, and APAC from its Denver base. You will lead planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with Construction and suppliers, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong technical acumen, consensus-building across teams, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience with continuous improvement in a technical environment.
• Experience managing data center migrations or large IT infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, resource management, reporting, and implementation of IT projects globally.
• Coordinate and deliver IT projects on schedule and within budget, resolving issues strategically.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Design and develop performance metrics and dashboards for stakeholder visibility.
• Coach and mentor team members on improvements and handover activities.

Skills

Networking in data center

Statistical analysis

KPI reporting & dashboards

Organizational & communication

Multi-task in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/IT/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

ServiceNow

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

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 Denver, CO. in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is looking for an experienced and detailed orientated Technical Project Manager, Global, to facilitate the successful completion of projects for the IT department. As a key contributor, this position will interface regularly with internal groups such as Construction and handle external suppliers. The ability to influence and cultivate consensus across teams at all organizational levels is crucial to succeed in this role. A good understanding of business processes, challenges, and goals is required to provide insightful ideas and creative solutions when faced with issues. Ultimately, the role will suit someone who is forward-thinking and can navigate obstacles well.

Essential Job Functions

Project Management

• Lead project planning, resource management, reporting, and implementation of IT projects globally, including North America, EMEA, and APAC regions.


• Project manage complex data center migrations and other technical projects, ensuring all project deliverables are met.


• Coordinate and deliver IT projects on schedule and within budget, handling any challenges that arise with strategic problem-solving.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with various departments and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution.


• Negotiate and influence multiple teams with opposing priorities, reducing conflict, and fostering better relationships to achieve project success.


• Partner with procurement to work with suppliers and vendors, assist with pricing negotiation, and coordinate work as required.

Performance Measurement and Reporting

• Design and develop performance measurements, metrics, and dashboards to provide analytical insights to business partners.


• Create clear and accurate reports throughout the project\'s lifecycle, keeping partners informed of progress, risks, and issues.


• Continually assess ongoing projects, identify potential issues, and adapt plans strategically to overcome hurdles.

Team Leadership and Development

• Assign and oversee project tasks across all impacted customers, holding the team accountable to established milestones.


• Coach, mentor, and train others on continuous improvement techniques and standard methods for reporting results.


• Ensure that all project handover activities, including manuals and training, are completed successfully.

Technical Expertise

• Use Technical Project Management experience to improve all aspects of project planning, resource management, reporting, solution evaluation, and implementation.


• Solve technical problems by implementing preventative controls, conducting data analysis, identifying root causes, and developing effective control plans.


• Work closely with teams to provide analytical insights, process improvements, operational excellence, and enhance customer success.

Additional Duties

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor\'s degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred or relevant experience.

Experience

5+ years of project management experience with emphasis on continuous improvement in a technical field with demonstrable results

Extensive experience project managing complex data center migrations with an emphasis on IT Design.

Skills

• Good knowledge of networking within a data center and how it interconnects disparate systems such as Security, BMS, etc.


• Strong statistical analysis skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.


• Highly skilled at reporting Key Performance Indicators using automated reporting and live dashboards, which will be used at all organizational levels.


• Expert organizational and communication skills with ability to multi-task and quickly contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, and ServiceNow.


• Accredited professional project management certifications such as Prince2, APM (PMQ/PPQ), and Agile.

Functions of this position are to be performed in a company-designated office or field location in line with the company\'s flexible working policy, at least three days a week.

Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform t