Senior Connectivity Manager, NA

The Network Connectivity team enables scalable, reliable and carrier-neutral connectivity across Vantage North American campuses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Vantage has sites that meet customer network requirements, including KMZ creation and management in existing and new markets.
• Conduct long-haul evaluations and develop schedules with cost certainty for the last mile.
• Acquire dark fiber facilities to ensure all customers can activate services from day one.
• Negotiate carrier agreements to reduce costs while ensuring dark fiber availability on-premises from day one.
• Support D&E with campus and building designs for internal and external conduit routing, including MMR/POE layout and customer fit-outs
• In conjunction with VDC commercial teams and third-party consultants, qualify consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Provide technical support as needed, including preparing technical materials for presentations to prospective customers and supporting marketing efforts to outline connectivity strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in large-scale connectivity delivery.
• Solid understanding of data center ecosystems and a network of key providers, with a recognized degree in computer science or equivalent preferred.
• Project management experience, with the ability to conduct full feasibility studies.
• Knowledge of customer requirements, business drivers, financials, and relevant legislative requirements.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to use multiple communication tools and software packages.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels and with third parties, such as suppliers.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work in various circumstances, including remotely, while traveling, across multiple time zones, cross-functionally, and by project.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and prioritize work efforts with minimal supervision.
• Salary Range: $145,000 - 160,000 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.
• 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.

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