Vantage Data Centers
Senior Director, Operations Project Management Office, NA
Vantage Data Centers, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
* **Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Direction**
+ Define the long-term (3–5 year) PMO scaling strategy, operating model, and governance framework for NA Operations.
+ Translate enterprise and Operations priorities into an organized, resourced, structured, and governed initiative portfolio.
+ Establish portfolio standards for intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and value realization, evolving the PMO into an outcome-driven, transformation-enablement function.* **Program & Execution Governance**
+ Lead end-to-end governance for Operations initiatives, ensuring clear scope, planning, RAID management, and milestone execution.
+ Implement standardized execution frameworks, stage gates, and scorecards that reinforce delivery discipline.
+ Drive predictable execution in partnership with Technology, Strategy & Transformation, People, Finance, and other functional teams.* **Operational Excellence & Methodology Development**
+ Develop and refine PMO methodologies, tools, and templates aligned with operational and enterprise needs.
+ Mature execution processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation across the initiative portfolio.
+ Ensure alignment to quality, safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across the operational lifecycle.* **Change Leadership & Readiness**
+ Lead organizational readiness and adoption plans for new processes, technologies, and operating models.
+ Integrate communication, documentation, and training strategies to support successful transformation.
+ Champion continuous improvement and execution excellence across Operations.* **Team Leadership & Capability Building**
+ Lead and develop a PMO of project/program managers, managers, and senior managers.
+ Build a high-performance culture grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, rigor, and a growth mindset.
+ Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, training, talent development, and succession planning.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Influence**
+ Build strong partnerships across Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Technology, Finance, and People.
+ Provide structured insights into initiative health, risks, dependencies, and resource needs to support executive decision-making.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Operational Excellence, COO, and Operations Leadership Team.* **Decision Support, Executive Insights & Data-Driven Governance**
+ Lead the development of dashboards, leading-indicator frameworks, and insight tools that enable operational visibility and strategic decision-making.
+ Drive data-driven discussions with senior leaders by analyzing initiative ROI, performance trends, risks, and trade-offs across the portfolio.
+ Provide forward-looking insights on leading indicators for critical-path and big-bet initiatives to proactively shape decisions, resource allocation, and execution priorities.
+ Ensure enterprise-wide transparency into initiative progress, dependencies, and operational health metrics that inform leadership forums and Ops Reviews.* Additional duties as assigned by Management* Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent experience required.* 12+ years of experience in program management, transformation, operational leadership, or enterprise PMO roles.* Proven success leading a PMO or strategic program function in a complex, high-growth, or operationally intensive environment.* Experience leading PMO people managers, and other senior leaders, building high-performing teams, and scaling organizational capability.* Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, construction, engineering, or large-scale operations strongly preferred.* Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus.* Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves* Ability to set long-term strategy, define operating models, and align cross-functional teams.* Strong understanding of Operations value chains and translating strategy into a prioritized initiative portfolio.* Ability to use dashboards, leading indicators, and analytics to drive ROI-focused discussions.* Strong analytical and scenario-planning skills.* Experience leading readiness, adoption, and change for new processes and operating models.* Ability to integrate communication, documentation, and training into transformation efforts.* Demonstrated ability to build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, excellence, and a growth mindset.* Strong coaching and succession-planning capabilities.* Operates with broad autonomy and sound judgment in prioritization and resource decisions.* Proven ability to drive predictable execution, mitigate risk, and resolve cross-functional barriers.* Salary Range: $230,000-$240,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
+ Define the long-term (3–5 year) PMO scaling strategy, operating model, and governance framework for NA Operations.
+ Translate enterprise and Operations priorities into an organized, resourced, structured, and governed initiative portfolio.
+ Establish portfolio standards for intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and value realization, evolving the PMO into an outcome-driven, transformation-enablement function.* **Program & Execution Governance**
+ Lead end-to-end governance for Operations initiatives, ensuring clear scope, planning, RAID management, and milestone execution.
+ Implement standardized execution frameworks, stage gates, and scorecards that reinforce delivery discipline.
+ Drive predictable execution in partnership with Technology, Strategy & Transformation, People, Finance, and other functional teams.* **Operational Excellence & Methodology Development**
+ Develop and refine PMO methodologies, tools, and templates aligned with operational and enterprise needs.
+ Mature execution processes that improve efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation across the initiative portfolio.
+ Ensure alignment to quality, safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across the operational lifecycle.* **Change Leadership & Readiness**
+ Lead organizational readiness and adoption plans for new processes, technologies, and operating models.
+ Integrate communication, documentation, and training strategies to support successful transformation.
+ Champion continuous improvement and execution excellence across Operations.* **Team Leadership & Capability Building**
+ Lead and develop a PMO of project/program managers, managers, and senior managers.
+ Build a high-performance culture grounded in continuous improvement, accountability, rigor, and a growth mindset.
+ Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, training, talent development, and succession planning.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Influence**
+ Build strong partnerships across Operations, Strategy & Transformation, Technology, Finance, and People.
+ Provide structured insights into initiative health, risks, dependencies, and resource needs to support executive decision-making.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Operational Excellence, COO, and Operations Leadership Team.* **Decision Support, Executive Insights & Data-Driven Governance**
+ Lead the development of dashboards, leading-indicator frameworks, and insight tools that enable operational visibility and strategic decision-making.
+ Drive data-driven discussions with senior leaders by analyzing initiative ROI, performance trends, risks, and trade-offs across the portfolio.
+ Provide forward-looking insights on leading indicators for critical-path and big-bet initiatives to proactively shape decisions, resource allocation, and execution priorities.
+ Ensure enterprise-wide transparency into initiative progress, dependencies, and operational health metrics that inform leadership forums and Ops Reviews.* Additional duties as assigned by Management* Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent experience required.* 12+ years of experience in program management, transformation, operational leadership, or enterprise PMO roles.* Proven success leading a PMO or strategic program function in a complex, high-growth, or operationally intensive environment.* Experience leading PMO people managers, and other senior leaders, building high-performing teams, and scaling organizational capability.* Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, construction, engineering, or large-scale operations strongly preferred.* Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus.* Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves* Ability to set long-term strategy, define operating models, and align cross-functional teams.* Strong understanding of Operations value chains and translating strategy into a prioritized initiative portfolio.* Ability to use dashboards, leading indicators, and analytics to drive ROI-focused discussions.* Strong analytical and scenario-planning skills.* Experience leading readiness, adoption, and change for new processes and operating models.* Ability to integrate communication, documentation, and training into transformation efforts.* Demonstrated ability to build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, excellence, and a growth mindset.* Strong coaching and succession-planning capabilities.* Operates with broad autonomy and sound judgment in prioritization and resource decisions.* Proven ability to drive predictable execution, mitigate risk, and resolve cross-functional barriers.* Salary Range: $230,000-$240,000 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr