Enterprise Architect, Global

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.

Strategic Technology & Portfolio

The Strategic Technology & Portfolio (STP) Group at Vantage Data Centers is a global, multi-functional organization responsible for driving enterprise-wide technology strategy, business transformation, and portfolio execution. The department plays a substantial role in aligning technology investments with business priorities, enabling scalable growth, and encouraging innovation across Vantage's hyperscale operations.

The group partners closely with the PMO, Business Optimization, and platform teams to deliver coordinated solutions that support Vantage's hyper-growth and operational perfection.

Position Overview

This role is based in Denver, Colorado, with a flexible work arrangement : 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

As a key member of the Strategic Technology & Portfolio group, the Enterprise Architect will contribute to the development and execution of Vantage's global architecture strategy. This individual contributor role partners closely with IT and executive leadership to integrate operational and business systems, optimize data architecture, and deliver scalable, secure technology platforms.

You will influence end-to-end architecture models, guide application and infrastructure integration, and enable intuitive access to operational and business telemetry. This role requires a strategic mentality, strong project leadership, and the ability to collaborate across functions without direct people management responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

Enterprise Architecture Strategy

Develop strategic architecture roadmaps aligned with business capabilities and growth objectives.

Conduct assessments to identify technology gaps and recommend improvements across systems and platforms.

Define integration strategies for M&A activities, ensuring usability, data integrity, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Promote adoption of new technologies while mitigating risks and maintaining customer-centricity.

Technology & Infrastructure Leadership

Partner with IT to build and evolve infrastructure strategies, including hosting standards, data management practices, and interoperability frameworks.

Govern solution architecture initiatives to ensure alignment with enterprise infrastructure and business goals.

Evaluate and improve technology processes, documentation, and training to improve user experience and operational efficiency.

Multi-functional partnership

Act as a strategic thought partner across IT and business teams.

Influence architectural decisions through teamwork, documentation, and partner engagement.

Provide guidance and domain expertise to project teams without direct management responsibilities.

Research & Innovation

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and trends to advise architecture decisions.

Conduct fit-gap analyses, prototyping, and cost-benefit assessments to support solution recommendations.

Maintain current knowledge of IT and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Job Requirements

8+ years of experience in IT and enterprise architecture

Proven success in project and portfolio management

Strong communication, analytical, and executive presentation skills

Experience with Enterprise Architecture Tools, CRM, ERP, HCM, Work Order, Asset, and Document Management systems.

Deep understanding of secure platform implementation and system architecture

Familiarity with architectural frameworks and business models

Travel required is expected to be up to 5%-10% 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 : $175,000 - 185,000 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!