Vice President, Operational Excellence, NA
 Vantage Data Centers | |
paid time off, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Santa Clara | |
 Aug 09, 2025 | |
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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. Operations Department Vantage operates mission-critical data centers for the world's largest technology firms. The operations department is responsible for setting and maintaining high operating standards across the fleet, and ensuring uptime, reliability, security, and customer service. The team includes Site Operations, responsible for the day-to-day running of the facilities and supporting infrastructure. The sites are staffed 24 x 7 with Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs) on each shift. The Reliability Engineering Team is responsible for the setting maintenance standards, ensuring consistency and quality of site operations across the fleet, and provides subject matter expertise in the areas of electrical, mechanical, controls & automation, influencing across design, procurement, construction and commissioning. The Security Team ensures Vantage facilities are safeguarded and well monitored, and is responsible for access control, CCTV, security staffing, security design, and engineering. Lastly, the Business Operations Team is responsible for service support, KPI management, vendor relations, standards & transformation, and property management. Position Overview This role can be based in any of our US locations: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA. The Vice President, Operational Excellence is a senior leader responsible for driving operational performance and continuous improvement across Vantage's full value chain - from strategic planning through execution. This role is pivotal in enabling scalable, efficient, and high-quality delivery across the data center lifecycle, with a primary focus on the North America value chain and a strong lens for global alignment. Reporting to the SVP, Strategy & Transformation, the VP will lead cross-functional initiatives that improve process handoffs, enhance understanding of enterprise architecture and information flows as they relate to operational processes, and guide optimization efforts that effectively leverage technology. This leader will serve as a critical liaison between business and technology teams to ensure decisions are grounded in both operational needs and scalable solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies, with the ability to synthetize and adapt frameworks to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and evolving business. This leader will be accountable for designing and executing enterprise-wide improvement programs, fostering a culture of excellence, and aligning teams around shared goals and metrics. Success in this role requires a systems thinker with strong analytical capabilities, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and a track record of delivering measurable impact in complex, matrixed environments. Essential Job Functions Strategic Direction & Execution
Operating Model, Process & Systems Optimization
Cross-Functional & Global Alignment
Data-Driven Innovation & AI Readiness
Leadership & Team Development
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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
#LI-HM1 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 Vantage Data Centers 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 Data Centers. 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! | |