Senior Principal Product Manager, Global

Vantage Data Centers
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
100 Fillmore Street (Show on map)
May 17, 2026
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. Product Department The Product team at Vantage defines and stewards our global product platform: the customer outcomes we aim to deliver, the reference designs and standards that make delivery repeatable, and the closed-loop learning that turns each deployment into an upgrade for the next. We do this in partnership with Engineering, Delivery, Operations, Sustainability, Sales, Site Selection, and Business Development, aligning priorities and trade-offs while preserving clear functional ownership for design execution, construction delivery, and site operations.Product'srole is to create clarity, consistency, and leverage atVantagescale. Position overview This role will be based in Denver, CO The Senior Principal Product Manager, Global is a company-level product leader responsible for defining and advancing Vantage's most critical global infrastructure platforms as a cohesive, integrated portfolio. This role operates beyond individual platform ownership, shaping how products work together as a system, influencing enterprise investment, and aligning Vantage's roadmap with long-term shifts in technology (chips, density), energy, and customer deployment models. This role functions as a Product Senior Individual Contributor, setting direction at the enterprise level without formal organization ownership. What You Own 1) Portfolio-Level Product Strategy Define a multi-year product portfolio strategy across major platforms (e.g., FLEX, FORGE, APEX) Shape how platforms interoperate as a system (not standalone solutions) Align product direction with: AI infrastructure evolution (accelerators, density) Energy constraints and availability Global deployment models 2) Enterprise Decision Frameworks Establish company-wide product governance models, including: Standards vs. variants strategy Lifecycle and release frameworks Technology readiness and adoption thresholds Enable repeatable, scalable decision-making across regions and teams 3) Capital & Investment Alignment Act as product authority in capital planning Influence where and how Vantage invests (product, region, capability) and tradeoffs across cost, lifecycle value, and risk 4) Cross-Platform System Integration Ensure alignment across core systems: Power architecture evolution Cooling strategies (air to liquid transitions) Modularization / DfMA approaches Drive system optimization vs. local optimization 5) Market & Customer Leadership Engage directly with hyperscale customers and partners to: Anticipate future requirements Co-develop next-generation deployment strategies Represent Vantage in defining the future of AI infrastructure 6) Regional Product Enablement and Feedback Integration Drive alignment between global product intent and regional execution, reducing drift and enabling scalable deployment consistency Establish and operate closed-loop feedback mechanisms to capture insights from deployment, commissioning and operations, translating on-the-ground insights into product refinement Ensure field learnings are incorporated as systematic product evolution, not one-off local adjustments 7) Advanced Technology Integration Partner closely with Advanced Technologies to translate emerging innovations (e.g., AI accelerators, power architectures, cooling systems, energy solutions) into the core product portfolio Ensure new technologies are integrated as repeatable, governed platform capabilities-not one-off exceptions Align technology development with product roadmap priorities, capital deployment, and global scalability requirements What Success Looks Like Portfolio coherence: Platforms operate as an integrated system Capital efficiency gains: Measurable improvements in cost, speed, and scalability Technology leadership: Proactive positioning vs. reactive adaptation Global consistency: Reduced exceptions and regional divergence Executive adoption: Product strategy actively drives enterprise decisions Key Responsibilities Define and own portfolio-level product vision and roadmap Establish cross-platform integration strategy and standards Drive tradeoff decisions across cost, performance, risk, and scalability Create and enforce global product governance models Translate deployment, commissioning, and operational learning into systemic product improvements Influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders through clear decision frameworks Qualifications 10+ years of experience owning complex infrastructure platforms or systems Demonstrated leadership of multi-product portfolios OR enterprise-scale system architectures Deep technical fluency in infrastructure systems: Power, cooling, modular construction, or related domains Proven ability to influence executive decision-making and translate technology disruption into product strategy Track record of delivering improvements in cost, schedule, scalability, or adoption Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Salary Range: $240,000 - $260,000+ Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend ona number offactors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-CM2 #Hybrid 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. We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!