Solutions Manager, Vantage Data Centers
AI, Global
$155-165k
Salary may vary in locations + Bonus
Customizable enterprise data center solutions
Be an early applicant
Customizable enterprise data center solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$155-165k
Salary may vary in locations + Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To design, build and operate resilient, sustainable digital infrastructure for the world’s leading technology companies with a relentless focus on customer experience.
Role
Who you are
- Minimum 7–10 years overall work experience preferred, with 3+ years in a leadership or program management role
- Firm requirement: Demonstrated experience in the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations) industry, ideally with a strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational processes
- Proven track record overseeing complex, multi-workstream programs, including budget and timeline coordination
- Familiarity with both traditional (e.g., PMP) and agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies
- Comfortable working with AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, and basic analytics approaches
- Exposure to AI certifications (e.g., AI Product Management, AI Governance Frameworks) is preferred but not required
- Experience coordinating closely with cybersecurity, legal, and risk management teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance
- Ability to implement or uphold AI governance best practices across disparate teams
- Capacity to build, cultivate, and leverage professional networks and relationships across global teams
- Skilled at developing and delivering successful presentations, facilitating negotiations, and achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders
- Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment with minimal direction
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to shifting program scopes and timelines
- Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves
- 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
What the job involves
- The Solutions Manager, AI, Global will report directly to the Director, AI, Global and will support the efficiency and growth of Vantage Data Centers’ global AI initiatives
- This is a non-technical leadership role focused on orchestrating complex AI workstreams, bridging business and technical stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader AI objectives
- In keeping with Vantage Data Centers’ values, the Solutions Manager, AI, Global will interact with various business units - such as IT, cybersecurity, legal, design, delivery, operations, and product teams - to build a cohesive, responsible, and innovative AI environment
- The Solutions Manager will coordinate cross-functional efforts, maintain clear lines of communication, and champion best practices in AI governance, ultimately driving sustainable value across all regions
- Manage the planning, execution, and monitoring of major AI initiatives from concept to delivery, with initial focus on Functional Adoption and Technical Infrastructure workstreams
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Legal, Compliance, and more) to ensure smooth program execution, clear milestone tracking, and timely issue resolution
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and refine AI governance frameworks, including ethical guidelines, risk management policies, and compliance requirements
- Act as a key contributor or leader within the AI Center of Excellence (CoE), ensuring best practices, standards, and methodologies are shared and adopted across the organization
- Serve as a liaison across multiple regions (North America, EMEA, APAC) to align AI initiatives with local regulations, cultural nuances, and business objectives
- Maintain comprehensive program documentation, including timelines, resource plans, budgets, and risk registers
- Monitor program risks, dependencies, and deliverables, providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Ensure AI solutions are strategically aligned with real-world design, construction, and operational requirements within the data center lifecycle
- Apply AEC/O experience to identify high-impact use cases and guide technical teams on practical AI implementation
- Champion ethical AI usage, leading efforts to implement responsible data practices and governance frameworks
- Stay flexible and adaptive, acknowledging that the program’s scope and focus areas will evolve as AI initiatives mature
- Take on additional tasks or responsibilities as needed to advance the AI program’s objectives
- Conduct regular meetings with key stakeholders to capture feedback, address concerns, and disseminate critical updates on AI projects
- Collaborate on the AI roadmap by identifying emerging opportunities, prioritizing deliverables, and facilitating continuous improvement
- Ensure alignment with broader corporate objectives and the organization’s technology vision
- Champion change management initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous learning and iteration
- Identify process bottlenecks and propose enhancements to optimize AI delivery, reduce operational risk, and increase ROI
- Manage internal and external resources (e.g., consultants, vendors) to deliver AI projects on time and within scope
- Handle additional duties as assigned by Management
Our take
AI technology is scaling, demanding more powerful and expensive facilities to store the data of the companies that are spearheading this acceleration. Because AI tech demands higher-powered cooling requirements, extra effort must go into keeping these data centers carbon neutral, which is why Vantage Data Centers designs facilities that are efficient, scalable, and sustainable.
Such a rapidly growing market means the facilities and infrastructure supporting it must be flexible and suitable for expansion. Vantage keeps this in mind, designing scalability into its centers. It now operates 32 hyperscale campuses across the globe, serving several leading technology companies. In 2017, it was acquired by Digital Bridge Holdings, and has surpassed Unicorn status with a valuation of $15 billion.
With VC awarded at the start of 2024, Vantage is extending and accelerating its capabilities across North America and the EMEA regions. As cloud computing and AI companies grow at a breakneck pace, Vantage has established itself as the obvious data-storage choice for hyperscaling companies, which sets it up for great success in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jan 2024
$6.4bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Sep 2023
$1.5bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $11.6bn
Company HQ
Golden Square Mile, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Sureel Choksi
(CEO)Previously on the Board of Directors at Vantage before being promoted to CEO in 2013. Alongside his work at Vantage, Choksi is on the Board for Scala Data Centers, Zayo Group and Strada Education Foundation.
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