Manager, Security Reliability Engineering, NA

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

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.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

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.

Security Department

The Vantage Global Security (VGS) Department for Vantage Data Centers is very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so that we can make informed purchase decisions. We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance, and cost. Vantage Security Department also participates in designing each of our new data center building's security infrastructure. If you like getting your hands dirty and helping to design, build and maintain Security infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage. We're expanding with many new builds!

This position is remote, but ideally this person will sit in VA. Travel is required.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a Construction Security Program Manager to drive standardization of project initiation, control, measurement and project closure tools at the project and portfolio levels. Detailed planning and execution management to accommodate a wide stakeholder knowledge base will be necessary. You will be tasked with developing and maintaining master work breakdown structure, ongoing records of project lessons learned, organizational process assets, risk mitigation routines and scope assumption/verification/clarification. You will track actual performance against established schedules, identify early of risks and use tools to help project team mitigate risks to ensure on time delivery of projects. Your responsibility will include ensuring that project best practices are implemented in a feedback loop to enable compliance to defined scope, project quality, risk tolerances, budget, schedule definition, clear communications and greater project performance predictability. Best practices must be scalable and transferable to other Vantage projects while creating a high-level user adoption and acceptance. Your work product will be the organizational foundation for monthly project status and financial reports. The font end visualization of the various work streams is the Vantage execution management tool (EMT). You will be responsible for standing up the EMT for every Vantage construction project. As the Vantage team continues to grow, you will have the task of creating department specific onboarding, training and orientation. Lastly, you will provide guidance and shepherd the procedural specification process, file repository structure, and standardized tool set with a focus on continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintaining program level organizational process assets and project/portfolio level risk management
• Provide governance and compliance management with defined department work breakdown structure
• Perform quality control and continuous improvement for project process
• Manage procedural department tasks, milestones, and activities
• Create and maintain forms, templates, logs and file repository system and manage change control
• Audit defined process flow and refine and improve to eliminate waste; create new processes as needed
• Monitor open-source and subscription based networks for new trends and changes to security and alert Global Security stakeholders.
• Develop a network of sources and contacts to support the development of useful information and context on issues that may impact the client's interests.
• Understand business goals and recommend new approaches, technology, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development within the organization.

Duties

• Oversight, administration, and modification of the EMT for all Vantage construction security projects
• Guide project teams through onboarding and troubleshooting any issues with the EMT
• Establish and enforce compliance with developed policies and procedures, documenting change metrics and roll out including training to internal and external teams
• Drive continuous improvement for departmental workflow and system performance
• Liase between project management and operations/PMO for project closeout turnover documentation
• Ensure monthly project status and financial report is issued and in compliance with requirements
• Lead approval gating process and feedback between project managers and internal stakeholders
• Structure and facilitate major project workshops to document project scope, verify and align project assumptions and lessons learned and provide feedback loop for specification modification/updates
• Project communications (updates, scorecards, escalations) and project stakeholder alignment
• Integrated planning to coordinate cross-project activities and objectives
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management
• Provides technical support to end users and field labor when applicable.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, a similar field, or equivalent experience
• 4 years of experience in program management or equivalent managerial positions required, 5 to 7+ years preferred
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred
• PMI/PMP Certification, or greater, is a plus
• 3+ years of experience with Access Control Systems (ACS), Video Surveillance System (VSS) required
• In-depth, hands-on expertise with all low-voltage security technologies (CCTV, access control, IP networking and structured cabling
• Experience designing security systems for new buildings or facilities, to include placement of access control systems, cameras, and call buttons
• Demonstrable understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• Ability to distill large datasets into a succinct presentation, summarize date through pivot tables, etc.
• Excellent knowledge of process performance evaluation and change management principles
• Excellent communication skills with transparent and timely communication
• Expected travel is 40% but may grow and evolve over time
• Provide 24/7 support. Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50lbs. Ability to maneuver packages of weights above 50lbs. with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Travel is expected to be less than 40%, but may be higher during construction projects

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $145,000-$155,000 + 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.

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We 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.

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

We 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.

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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