Job Description
About Vantage Data CentersVantage 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 TeamProduct team within the CTO organisation is the owner of the EMEA data centre product, responsible for defining, governing, and standardising the platform in alignment with global direction while addressing regional and customer-specific requirements. We lead early-stage product definition, including test fits and commercial alignment, and are accountable for translating customer technical standards and requirements into tailored reference designs. It owns product cost and value, including BCO alignment, and defines OFCI technical standards, specifications, and inventory strategy to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across the portfolio.Beyond definition, the Product team governs how the product is applied and evolves across the business. It sets performance requirements, drives programme management, process improvement, and digital enablement, and ensures strong alignment with delivery and constructability. The team manages product change and governance, oversees design partner alignment with product intent, and establishes the frameworks for compliance and assurance. Through continuous feedback from live projects, it refines the product, improving quality, consistency, and performance while ensuring alignment with operational realities and customer expectations.Position OverviewVantage is seeking a Principal Architect for Digital & Asset Integration to join the team within the CTO organisation in EMEA. The role integrates digital information governance and end-to-end lifecycle design, data integrity, and asset intelligence with building design authority across Vantage's EMEA portfolio.This role is responsible for owning and governing the frameworks, standards, and governance required to enable structured digital delivery, modern methods of construction (or DfMA), and operational asset integration. It will enable consistent delivery through defined product standards and frameworks.Operating at a regional EMEA level, the role defines and assures:Information governance aligned to ISO 19650.Product digital delivery assurance and portfolio-wide consistency.Lifecycle digital asset integration and operational readiness.Data environments supporting analytics, AI, and digital twin enablement.Building/Architectural design strategy and platform standardisation.Key ResponsibilitiesDigital Information Governance & Product LeadershipDefine and govern the regional digital information strategy of digital information strategy aligned with global goals.Establish and maintain ISO 19650-compliant information frameworks and CDE governance (ACC/Forma).Define portfolio-wide information standards, naming conventions, and digital workflows.Define the digital delivery assurance framework, including:Data quality and lifecycle governanceDesign review and submission complianceConsultant BIM execution governanceDrive portfolio consistency through standardised digital processes, onboarding, and governance.Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and ways of working, integrating latest industry thinking into product standards and digital delivery frameworks.Digital Delivery Oversight / BIM Execution GovernanceDefine BIM and digital delivery standards, including model structure, coordination requirements, and QA/QC expectations:model standardsLOD definitionsQA requirementsdeliverablesLifecycle Digital Asset IntegrationEstablish and govern the EMEA Product digital asset lifecycle framework, covering design through operations and asset refresh.Define structured digital turnover requirements enabling operational readiness and maintainable asset records.Develop asset information models aligned to:Structured asset data deliverables (e.g. COBie)Digital twin readiness and operational metadata standardsDefine integration strategy between design environments and operational systems, including but not limited to:ACC / FORMA (or other similar CDE systems)DCIM, BMS, CMMSGIS, SCADA, ERP platformsDefine requirements for mapping design assets to operational systems, ensuring true lifecycle data continuity.Asset Intelligence, Analytics & Digital Twin EnablementDefine structured data frameworks enabling:Portfolio-wide analytics and performance intelligenceAsset information quality monitoringPredictive and AI-enabled operational insightsSupport development of:Asset relationship modelsTelemetry-enabled asset strategiesDigital twin data schemas and live data environmentsEnsure readiness of data environments for:Machine learning and advanced analyticsOperational optimisation and asset intelligenceDfMA, Manufacturing Integration & TraceabilityEstablish digital frameworks supporting industrialised delivery and manufacturing traceability, including:Serialised asset data structuresModule genealogy and prefab trackingFactory QA/QC digital recordsDefine standards for:Manufacturing data integrationSupply chain digital continuityFAT/SAT linkage to operational asset dataDefine requirements/strategies for:QR/RFID asset trackingIntegration with OFCI procurement datasetsCross-Functional Leadership & CollaborationDrive alignment across Design, Delivery, Procurement, Development, and Operations teams.Act as a key interface between MCE, Global/Regional Digital Information teams, and regional stakeholders.Lead engagement with consultants, contractors, and technology providers to ensure alignment with standards and delivery objectives.Continuous Improvement & InnovationLead initiatives to improve digital delivery, data quality, and lifecycle integration.Identify and implement new technologies supporting:Digital engineering and Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)Automation and data integrationDigital twin and asset intelligenceArchitectural & Product Design LeadershipLead architectural scope across early-stage development (WS0-WS2), including feasibility, test fits, and concept design.Define and evolve scalable, repeatable design solutions aligned to Product platform. strategy and standardisation objectives.Define integrated design principles across CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security.Own product and platform development, including modularisation and DfMA strategies.Set requirements guiding cost, constructability, and performance outcomes.Skills, Knowledge and ExperienceDegree in Architecture, Engineering, or related engineering discipline10+ years experience in:Digital information management / BIM / CDE governanceArchitectural design within data centre or mission critical environmentsStrong knowledge of:ISO 19650 information managementBIM tools (Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma)Multidisciplinary data center systemsDemonstrated leadership in:Platform standardisation and product developmentDigital transformation or information governance programmesCross-functional and multi-regional environmentsCore competencies in:Strategic leadership and decision-makingArchitectural and engineering judgementDigital information and data governance expertiseSystems integration and lifecycle thinkingStakeholder management and communicationInnovation and continuous improvement mindsetKey Success OutcomesConsistent portfolio-wide digital information governance and delivery standardsSeamless design-to-operations data continuity across all projectsScalable digital asset models enabling operational and AI-driven insightEffective integration of DfMA and manufacturing traceability frameworksHigh-quality, interoperable data supporting digital twin and operational systemsMeasurable improvements in design efficiency, delivery quality, and operational readinessNational and international travel required and is expected up to 15%, which may vary over time aligned to business requirements 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 EmployerVantage 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.