Senior Manager,Chief Engineer,NA Job Gilbert area,Arizona USA,Management

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Datacenters 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.

Site Operations Department

The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24×x× 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift. This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations.

Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance. Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. This is a team that does most of the actual work versus calling upon vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective.

Position Overview

This position will be based on site in one of our data center campuses in Phoenix, AZ. The Senior Manager, Critical Facilities will be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of multiple data center campuses or a large-scale Tier III facility. This role ensures the continuous, uninterrupted operation of all critical infrastructure and leads a team of managers, engineers, and technicians in delivering best-in-class service, reliability, and safety.

The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, and IT teams to align facility operations with business goals. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader with deep technical expertise and a proven track record in managing mission-critical environments.

Essential Job Functions

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of critical facility operations across one or more data center campuses

Ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness and system reliability, with a focus on zero downtime

Lead and develop a team of Managers, Chief Engineers, and Supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Oversee all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and emergency response planning

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align facility operations with business continuity, compliance, and sustainability goals

Drive operational excellence through data analysis, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, procurement, and cost control

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, including OSHA and EPA guidelines

Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical events, ensuring timely resolution and documentation

Oversee the development and implementation of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs across all sites

Represent facilities operations in executive-level meetings, audits, and strategic planning sessions

Perform additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Minimum 12 years of experience in mission-critical facilities (electrical, mechanical, or HVAC), with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven experience managing large teams and complex operations across multiple sites or large-scale facilities
Deep understanding of Tier III/IV data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRACs, BMS, and electrical distribution
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, capital planning, and cost management
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence…

Senior Manager, Chief Engineer, NA