Vice President, Site Operations, EMEA

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.

About Vantage

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President of Site Operations to oversee the overall site operations at our UK & Ireland Campus’s. This critical leadership role will manage a team of directors ensuring that our operations maintain a stellar reputation with customers and within the industry. The VP, Site Operations will be responsible for the workflow of all campus activities, ensuring exceptional service and 100% uptime across our portfolio. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement by measuring metrics and KPIs consistently, sharing best-in-class processes across campuses, and developing additional standards for maintenance, budgeting, and scaling efforts. This role will also collaborate with Design, Engineering, and Construction teams to optimize construction costs while maintaining site availability and performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee the management and administration of operations functions at our UK & Ireland properties, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations
• Lead a team of site operations directors responsible for each campus, fostering a team-oriented environment through positive feedback and accountability
• Ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained for all data centres and technical infrastructure.
• Use performance data to evaluate and suggest cost-effective improvements to enhance service and operating efficiency.
• Hold’s teams accountable on preventive/corrective maintenance of facility equipment, critical and non-critical alike.
• Protect and improve the value of assets by ensuring that building machinery and systems meet or exceed expected life spans.
• Demonstrate the ability to understand the engineering design and operational aspects of the base building systems and can recognize system performance deficiencies and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Responsible for ALL Key Performance indicators across operational sites within your region
• Drive the development and implementation of improved standards for maintenance, budgeting, and scaling efforts.
• Collaborate with peers and the COO to determine appropriate team performance goals and manage them to completion.
• Conduct performance reviews, seek input, and provide feedback and coaching to manage individuals and the team.

Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in site operations or facilities management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Proven experience in the data centre industry or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of industry Safety, certifications, compliance frameworks
• Track record of excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strategic problem solver with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a passion for operational excellence.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and machinery, with the ability to recognize performance deficiencies and respond to operational and emergency situations.
• Demonstrated expertise in reliability engineering and project management.
• Consistent track record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

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 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.