Senior Director, Regional Product Development, NA

Sr. Director, Regional Product Development

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the worlds 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.

This position will be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO, in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

The Sr. Director, Regional Product Development is a strategic leader responsible for defining, localizing, and managing the data center product across the North America region. This role ensures that the companys global data center platform is effectively adapted for local market demands, regulatory environments, continuous innovation, and infrastructure realities.

In close partnership with internal teams (Design, Engineering, Construction, Sales, Market Development, and Operations), this individual ensures that each facility reflects an optimal balance of technical performance, cost efficiency, delivery speed, and meets customer needs. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with commercial awareness and thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Essential Job Functions

• Own and evolve the regional data center product roadmap in alignment with global platform standards and business objectives.
• Translate global design and performance standards into regionally adapted solutions that account for climate, utility availability, codes, construction practices, and customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for regional innovation that support sustainability, cost efficiency, or differentiation and provide that feedback to the global product organization
• Partner with Market Development, Sales, and Solutions Engineering to develop customer-aligned product solutions early in the sales cycle.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure that the product is feasible, scalable, and repeatable in the region.
• Align product delivery strategy with regional construction timelines and budget targets.
• Provide input during site selection, acquisition, and due diligence, with a focus on design compatibility, utility availability, permitting risks, and development constraints.
• Drive early-stage site planning and master planning aligned to the regional product standards.
• Maintain and enforce design governance and product templates across regional projects.
• Act as the regional voice in global product development discussions, advocating for needed adaptations and improvements.
• Monitor lessons learned from past developments, field performance, and operational feedback to drive ongoing product evolution.
• Manage the implementation of product updates or changes across all in-flight and future projects in the region.
• Influence product decisions to support capital efficiency, delivery speed, and lifecycle performance.
• Partner with procurement and construction teams to validate the impact of design / product decisions on supply chain and build schedules.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

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.

Salary Range : $240,000 - $250,000 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.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each others strengths and respecting each others 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.

Dont 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