Vice President, Design Management, NA

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.

Design Integration Group

The Design Integration Group North America (NA) comprises of a skilled team of Design Managers, Design Engineers, Program Managers, Product Development roles and guides in Engineering and Architecture. Our collective expertise is harnessed to create customized adaptations of the forefront Vantage Data Center prototype that perfectly cater to the unique requirements of our customers. Throughout this process, close collaboration takes place with Sales, Operations, and management teams. The Design team also maintains a close partnership with the Construction team, working together to craft a seamlessly integrated design that ensures the efficient execution of new and existing standards and designs.

At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our Customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.

What truly sets Vantage apart is our commitment to empowering our technical staff. This team has the ability to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics, ultimately delivering products that are in sync with our corporate objectives.

The Design team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise.

Position Overview

This role can be based at any of our Vantage locations in the United States.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Vice President of Design Management to lead a team and optimize the full lifecycle of data center design for our growing portfolio. This leader will be a hands-on technical expert and partner to the Market Development, Engineering, and Delivery teams, driving design strategy from concept through construction. They will play a key role in aligning design execution with customer and business needs while ensuring scalable, efficient, and adaptable solutions.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as a technical advisor and strategic partner in the early stages of site selection, customer solutioning, and conceptual design.

• Collaborate with market development and customer teams to translate business and performance requirements into scalable, efficient design solutions.

• Guide site feasibility studies and support due diligence efforts from a design and engineering perspective.

• Own the end-to-end design process including master planning, conceptual, schematic, and detailed design phases.

• Oversee internal and external design teams, including architects, MEP engineers, civil consultants, and design/build partners.

• Review and approve design packages to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Lead design management efforts across multiple concurrent projects while maintaining design consistency and standards.

• Act as a bridge between design, construction, operations, and commercial teams to ensure alignment across the full value chain.

• Lead and participate in change management processes, ensuring design changes are documented, justified, and communicated effectively.

• Maintain flexibility in evolving project scope and customer requirements while protecting design integrity and business outcomes.

• Establish and maintain design standards, templates, and governance practices to drive repeatability and scalability.

• Continuously improve design management processes, tools, and frameworks to reduce cycle times and increase quality.

• Provide executive-level insights and reporting on design progress, risks, and opportunities.

• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in design management with experience in mission-critical, hyperscale data center, industrial, or high-tech facilities.

• Proven experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with complex infrastructure requirements.

• Deep technical knowledge in MEP systems, critical infrastructure, and integrated building design.

• Experience leading design efforts in early-stage project development, ideally in owner-operator or developer settings.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical excellence with commercial outcomes.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.

• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through change.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 25%, but may increase 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 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: $265,000-275,000 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.

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!