Manager, Facilities Projects & Scheduling, EMEA

Job description

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. 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. T his Site Operations team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the guarantee of business continuity and excellence of Operations of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations. Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. Position Overview Reporting to the Campus Director, Site Operations, Facilities Project & Scheduling Manager responsible for planning and scheduling of maintenance and project activities on campus. The role plays a key part in ensuring the delivery of Vantage services at site Essential Job Functions Partnering with onsite and central teams, the FPS is responsible for the planning and delivery of all campus maintenance and projects supporting critical infrastructure and customers Act as the key contact for Customer Engagement and Delivery teams to ensure the quality execution of projects and the transparent communication of relevant maintenance activities Lead the campus in the application of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) asset related data and changes Work with all stakeholders to ensure the appropriate prioritization and communication of all campus planned activities. Key Responsibilities / Duties Manage the flow of all maintenance work orders by working with Data Centre Operations teams and vendors. Be responsible for the planning and scheduling of resources and parts needed to perform maintenance activities. Collaborate with facility management in the development and maintenance of schedules and resource levelling by utilizing the site Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program. Establish and maintain CMMS equipment files, parts inventory, equipment bill of materials, and preventative maintenance schedules. Manage and prioritize a portfolio of projects at a multiple building data centre site. This includes intake, prioritization, and coordination of Project Schedules with other campus-related activities Manage project and portfolio experience with cross-functional communication, delegating tactical communication to the delivery team as applicable Manage individual maintenance and projects activities as required to support prioritizing workloads, as the portfolio necessitates to properly sequence activities for all site projects, regardless of size Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the retrofit team staffing model supports retrofit portfolio needs Represent site for programs, standards, and processes through holistic retrofit lifecycle Monitor risks and negative trends relative to optimized delivery of goals and collaborate with Delivery Project Managers to mitigate risks (Financial, Schedule, Safety, and Quality) Coordinate efforts of a project team including Project Controls, Safety, Quality Assurance/Control, Scheduling, Engineering and other cross functional partners to ensure successful delivery of projects Ensure execution of commissioning process leveraging Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) resources and commissioning agents as applicable Ensure execution of all document turnover including accurate record drawing, owners manuals, asset information, etc Job Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as engineering or project management or equivalent with 3+ years’ experience Experience with third-party CMMS programs (e.g., Service Now) a plus Experience in planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, HVAC, and electrical. Ability to develop long-term strategic maintenance plans and forecasts. Ability to communicate with internal customers, external parties, and address any issues. Excellent collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards in facility management within the operations sector. Excellent planning and organization skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines Ability to lead and engage people in a fast-changing environment to achieve results through others. Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, influencing and negotiating at the most senior levels Potential employees must complete a background check successfully Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. 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.