Additional Information
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.
Enterprise Strategy and Delivery Department
The Enterprise Strategy and Delivery (ESD) group supports the Global IT organization, drives technological innovation for the company, and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions.
The ESD department works to empower each member across teams to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.
Position Overview
This role is based in Denver, CO, following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible).
The Manager, PMO plays a critical role in leading Technical Project Managers (TPMs) and driving enterprise technology and application deployment initiatives across our global data center footprint. Sitting between tactical project execution and strategic program management, this role ensures that projects stay on track, align with business objectives, and adhere to best practices.
This role requires strong leadership skills, as you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a team of TPMs while also driving continuous improvement in PMO processes. The ideal candidate has a background in enterprise technology project management, cross-functional collaboration, and risk mitigation, along with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
Essential Job Functions
People Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of TPMs, providing guidance and career development support.
Foster a high-performance culture that emphasizes ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Define clear expectations and success metrics for the team, ensuring alignment with PMO and business goals.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth.
Advocate for team needs and remove roadblocks to ensure effective project execution.
Project Execution & Leadership
Oversee and drive the successful delivery of multiple enterprise applications and technology projects.
Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with business priorities.
Act as a key escalation point for project risks, proactively identifying and implementing mitigation strategies.
Serve as a primary leader in both instilling Organization Change Enablement (OCE) as a core and embedded aspect of all projects and our methodology as well as a key owner in executing OCE across the Global IT projects.
Support the PMO in continuous improvement efforts around processes, templates, and governance frameworks for consistent project execution.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
Serve as a primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, operations, and external vendors.
Provide clear, consistent project updates to leadership, highlighting key milestones, risks, and dependencies.
Facilitate alignment between project teams and business units to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.
Process Improvement & Governance
Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Monitor and enforce project governance standards to maintain compliance and quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Requirements
Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification preferred.
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