Senior Manager, Public Policy - Community Engagement, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

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.

Global Public Policy Department

The mission of Vantage's Global Public Policy team is to help deliver the best possible digital infrastructure for the world's leading technology companies.

By advocating for positions, advising on issues, and building relationships with customers, through a combination of creativity, resourcefulness, trust, problem-solving, and an outward mindset, we aim to create a more favorable and resilient public policy environment for our company.

Our work ensures success across the asset lifecycle, mitigates risks and fosters sustainable, long-term growth for Vantage and our customers, and establishes Vantage as a value-adding member of the community.

Global Public Policy is responsible for Vantage's government relations, economic development, and community engagement. The team partners with our New Site Development, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Tax, People, Operations, and other departments to grow market share, acquire and retain customers, navigate through regulatory and policy developments, mitigate risk, and expand into new geographies.

We are a dedicated team of problem solvers who strive for excellence and drive value-creation in our work. We practice empathy, humility, curiosity, and accountability, and we strive to support and empower each other to promote the value that Vantage generates for our customers, investors, employees, and communities.

Position Overview

In this newly created role, the Senior Manager, Public Policy - Community Engagement will be primarily responsible for creating, managing and reporting on the company's community engagement program in North America, in close collaboration with the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) council.

The Senior Manager will partner with various internal team members to determine Vantage's community engagement priorities, build relationships with key stakeholders, and engage with constituents to develop programs and partnerships in communities that advance the company's core values (Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility) and bolster our reputation as a good corporate citizen.

This role will be an integral part of driving forward end-to-end market success as Vantage grows in the region, carrying out our priorities for environment, social, and governance activities.

This includes supporting market entry through development and operation of our data centers. This role will also be responsible for helping to establish and maintain a pro-investment public policy climate to facilitate Vantage's growth.

This role can be based in any of these US locations : Denver, CO; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA.

Essential Job Functions

Create and implement a strategic community engagement plan to drive forward business objectives at all levels of government in North America.

Research, identify and track current and emerging issues and trends around community engagement across North America; engage internal stakeholders to determine the company's position, priorities, and risks, and actions to take regarding community engagement.

Collaborate with the JEDI council to connect the community engagement objectives with the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, encouraging use of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) hours and engaging with employees throughout North America.

Develop and implement a strategy to achieve community engagement objectives; engage with relevant federal, state, provincial, and local partners, especially third party and community organizations and decision-makers, to advance the company's public policy interests.

Collaborate closely with internal teams including Global Public Policy colleagues, New Site Development, Legal, Construction, Human Resources, JEDI, Marketing and Operations teams on key issues and workstreams, establishing a cadence of regular briefings.

Engage in pre-development processes, researching drivers of community sentiment in existing and new markets, understanding and pursuing opportunities for partnership with community organizations, and with other public policy activities and efforts as needed.

Lead relevant consultants, association memberships, and coalition partnerships.

Draft strategy and other public policy documents as needed; prepare decks and talking points for meetings, as well as briefings for executives and key internal partners.

Evaluate and make recommendations for Vantage's participation in community engagement programs and opportunities for Vantage, and develop evaluation methods for evaluating impact and success.

Attend select federal, state and local meetings to represent and speak on behalf of Vantage.

Participate in various chambers, associations and coalitions as a proponent of the data center industry as needed.

Partner with Marketing and other teams to develop messaging, positioning, collateral and public relations materials.

Promote Vantage's commitment to sustainability, diversity and inclusivity; engage in the community supporting Vantage's role as a good corporate citizen.

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

5-7 years of hands-on experience in community engagement in North America. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in creating and managing a community engagement program for a large, capital-intensive public or private company.

Experience learning business needs and representing those interests before customers.

Demonstrated creative and critical thinking with the ability to understand sophisticated issues and identify clear and effective action plans to resolve them is desired.

Proven track record in obtaining successful outcomes in community engagement.

Strong written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences, including senior government officials and company executives.

A teammate who is comfortable working in a matrixed organization to drive forward business value creation is strongly preferred.

Experience managing consultants and excellent program management and reporting skills is desired.

Sophisticated political savvy and the ability to connect with customers from all backgrounds is desired.

Comfortable balancing multiple priorities with shifting timelines and objectives.

Significant travel is anticipated. Travel includes visits to other Vantage offices, capital cities, regional meetings, company and third-party events, hearings, etc.

Travel 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 : $120,000 - $130,000 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 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.