Associate Project Manager, East, NA

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.

Energy Department

The Energy Groupis responsible forsupporting Vantage's data center portfolio through the execution and management of complex commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, gas supply and infrastructure contracts, and other energy-adjacent arrangements. The team partners closely with project management, development, legal, finance, and external counterparties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with businessobjectives.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations or Remote

Vantage is looking for an Associate Project Manager support the Energy Strategy team by providing early-stage project management, coordination, and documentation support across Gate 0 to approximately early Gate 2. This role ensures project continuity, organization, and data integrity as opportunities move from concept through early diligence and are prepared for handoff to downstream delivery teams. This position is a true early-stage project management role, focused on information management, stakeholder coordination, and execution support.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage early-stage energy strategy projects from Gate 0 through early Gate 2, ensuring organization, continuity, and progress across multiple parallel initiatives.

• Own project documentation and data management, maintaining accurate records, trackers, and databases for early-stage opportunities.

• Support development of early-stage energy strategies, including identification and evaluation of powered land opportunities ahead of site selection.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Energy Strategy, Market Development, Site Selection, and subject matter experts to align inputs and timelines.

• Ensure clean and effective handoffs to downstream teams by documenting assumptions, risks, decisions, and open items prior to project transition.

• Track milestones, action items, dependencies, and risks across early-stage energy initiatives.

• Capture detailed meeting notes and translate discussions into clear actions, documentation, and follow-ups.

• Maintain data accuracy within internal tools, databases, and desk references to support decision-making.

• Support regional energy and market development strategies across North American markets.

• Coordinate vendor onboarding activities, including NDAs and internal process navigation.

• Work with internal and external partners supporting energy-related projects and initiatives.

• Manage a high volume of information and ensure consistency across documentation and reporting.

• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, executive support, or similar roles.

• Experience in energy, infrastructure, utilities, or development environments preferred.

• Prior Executive Assistant or highly organized coordination background is a strong plus.

• PMP certification not required (nice to have).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and large amounts of data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves

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: $100,000 - 110,000 Base + 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 on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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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!