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.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Projects & Programs plays a critical role in helping APAC deliver its most important business priorities. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, President’s Office this leader is responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of strategic programs and initiatives across the region while leading the APAC Program Management Office (PMO).

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering closely with senior leaders across the business to ensure initiatives are appropriately planned, governed and delivered. The successful candidate will help bring structure, visibility and accountability to key programs, enabling teams to execute effectively and achieve meaningful business outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an experienced program leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across multiple countries and stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Delivery

• Lead the execution of APAC's highest-priority strategic initiatives and scale M&A

• Partner with business leaders to define program objectives, delivery plans, timelines and success measures

• Establish clear milestones, accountability and reporting mechanisms to ensure successful delivery

• Monitor program progress and proactively address risks, dependencies and potential roadblocks

• Support leaders in driving initiatives from planning through implementation and realization of business outcomes

• Report progress of strategic programs to management and board

APAC Program Management Office (PMO)

• Lead and evolve the APAC PMO, establishing consistent standards, tools and methodologies across the region

• Develop best practices for project and program delivery that enable scalability and transparency

• Drive effective governance, reporting and decision-making processes across the program portfolio

• Foster a culture of strong program management discipline, accountability and continuous improvement

• Facilitate alignment across multiple stakeholders, teams and workstreams

• Build strong working relationships that enable collaboration and effective decision-making

• Support resolution of issues that require coordination across functional boundaries

Executive Reporting & Business Insights

• Develop high-quality executive updates, dashboards and program reporting materials

• Provide clear and actionable insights regarding program performance, risks and opportunities

• Support leadership reviews and business planning processes with data-driven recommendations

• Ensure stakeholders have timely access to relevant information to support decision-making

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 12+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, business operations, consulting or related disciplines with M&A project experience

• Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional programs in a multinational environment

• Strong understanding of program governance, portfolio management and project delivery frameworks

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct authority

• Excellent communication, presentation and executive stakeholder management skills

• Experience operating in fast-growing, dynamic organisations

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage 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.