Mission Critical Facilities Project Manager, Specialist

3 weeks ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Vanguard Full time

The Enterprise Data Center Operations Team, within Global Technology Operations, has an exciting new opportunity to join the team as a Mission Critical Facilities Project Manager. Our core purpose within the team is "Global management and oversight of our Data Centers, providing industry expertise to ensure a secure, operational, and resilient physical environment." We are looking for a candidate that will take ownership of the following:

  • Industry Standards on critical power sourcing, climate controls, & fire protection systems (supporting DCS Technology & Facility program workstreams).
  • Compliance Controls (facility operating effectiveness tester).
  • Colocations Facility Asset Management Inventory (including building profile & single lines)
  • Risk Assessment Programs (vulnerability research & industry watch list
In this role, you will:
  • Lead technology projects or multiple technical workstreams within a broader project or program. Develop, implement, and monitor project plans. Contribute expertise to major project work, milestones, and required tasks.
  • Provide insight on standard methodologies and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Serve as a trusted advisor to ensure strategies are aligned with the overall company strategy and market conditions.
  • Communicate project status and issue regularly to partners, including leaders, team members, and senior managers.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships. Proactively foster communication between internal and external project partners. Influence key decisions across partner groups.
  • Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks and any related issues on technology projects. Communicate solutions on key issues or projects to management and partners to obtain their input and buy-in as appropriate.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
  • An undergraduate degree required. Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum five years mission critical facilities experience with a minimum of two years of experience in data center services
  • Financial reporting and accountability experience preferred, with focus on capital and operating expenses.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong relationship management skills as role entail significant interaction with a variety of external entities and internal senior leadership
  • Strategic and detail oriented; analytical within a team environment.
  • Engineering License or industry certification desirable.
  • Industry expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure operations.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Knowledge of computer software related to field such as Building Automation Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, CADD, CMMS/IWMS, and analytic platforms (Power BI)

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: Do the right thing.

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.



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