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About Vantage Vantage 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.
Automation Systems Group The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps manage these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines.
In addition to design and construction, we are also responsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations. Position Overview This role is Remote in the U.S. Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, hands-on Manager of Operational Technology (OT) to oversee the implementation, coordination, and ongoing support of OT systems across our data center portfolio.
This role is responsible for supporting the reliability, security, and scalability of OT infrastructure, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Monitoring Systems (PMS), industrial control networks, and automation platforms that support mission-critical data center operations. This manager will partner closely with Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, and Operations teams to support standardization, maintain compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, and help scale OT capabilities to support rapid growth.
Key Skills Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), BMS, PMS, SCADA, PLCs, and control network fundamentals. People management, team coordination, technical mentorship, and contractor oversight. OT cybersecurity awareness, change control, vulnerability management, and compliance support. Project coordination for system upgrades, commissioning, retrofits, and new data center builds.
Vendor coordination, service delivery management, documentation control, and KPI reporting. Cross-functional communication with Engineering, Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, and site leadership. Essential Job Functions Support execution of the OT strategy and roadmap to advance data center growth, reliability, and security. Manage the design coordination, deployment support, and operations of OT systems, including BMS, PMS, SCADA, and PLC-based controls.
Help standardize OT platforms, processes, and governance across data center sites. Oversee day-to-day monitoring, alarming, and incident response for OT environments. Implement and manage change control processes for OT-related updates and upgrades. Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions for OT system incidents and failures. Coordinate vendor relationships, service delivery, and performance for OT platforms and integration partners.
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to OT engineers, technicians, and contractors. Set team priorities, assign work, and ensure OT support activities are completed safely, consistently, and on schedule. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance input for direct reports and matrixed team members. Ensure OT systems meet compliance, regulatory, and customer requirements. Support commissioning, testing, and acceptance of OT systems in new builds and retrofit projects.
Evaluate and support deployment of emerging technologies (AI/ML, IoT, digital twins) to enhance automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Operations, Eng