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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.\nProductTeam\nProduct team within the CTO organisationis 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.Welead early-stage product definition, including test fits and commercial alignment, andareaccountable 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.\nBeyond 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.\nPosition Overview\nVantage isseekinga Principal ArchitectforDigital& AssetIntegrationto jointheteamwithin the CTOorganisationin EMEA. Therole integrates digital information governanceandend-to-end lifecycle design, data integrity, and asset intelligencewith buildingdesign authorityacross Vantage’s EMEA portfolio.\nThis role is responsible forowning and governingthe frameworks, standards, and governance required to enable structured digital delivery,modern methods of construction(orDfMA), and operational assetintegration.It willenable consistent delivery through defined product standards and frameworks.\nOperating at a regionalEMEAlevel, the role defines and assures:\nInformation governance aligned to ISO 19650.\n\nProduct digital delivery assurance and portfolio-wide consistency.\n\nLifecycle digital asset integration and operational readiness.\n\nData environments supporting analytics, AI, and digital twin enablement.\n\nBuilding/Architectural design strategy and platformstandardisation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDigital Information Governance &ProductLeadership\nDefine and govern the regional digital information strategyof digital information strategy aligned with global goals.\n\nEstablish andmaintainISO 19650-compliant information frameworks and CDE governance (ACC/Forma).\n\nDefine portfolio-wide information standards, naming conventions, and digital workflows.\n\nDefine the digital delivery assurance framework, including: - Data quality and lifecycle governance - Design review and submission compliance - Consultant BIM execution governance - Driveportfolio consistency throughstandardiseddigital 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.\n\nDigital Delivery Oversight/BIM Execution Governance\nDefine BIM and digital delivery standards, including model structure, coordination requirements, and QA/QC expectations: - model standards - LOD definitions - QA requirements - deliverables\n\nLifecycle Digital Asset Integration\nEstablish and govern the EMEAProductdigital asset lifecycle framework, covering design through operations and asset refresh.\n\nDefine structured digital turnover requirements enabling operational readiness and maintainable asset records.\n\nDevelop asset information models aligned to: - Structuredasset data deliverables (e.g. COBie) - Digital twin readiness and operational metadata standards\n\nDefineintegration strategy between design environments and operational systems, includingbut not limited to: - ACC/ FORMA(orother similarCDEsystems) - DCIM, BMS, CMMS - GIS, SCADA, ERP platforms\n\nDefine requirements for mapping design assetsto operational systems, ensuring true lifecycle data continuity.\n\nAsset Intelligence, Analytics & Digital Twin Enablement\nDefine structured data frameworks enabling: - Portfolio-wide analytics and performance intelligence - Asset information quality monitoring - Predictive and AI-enabled operational insights\n\nSupport development of: - Asset relationship models - Telemetry-enabled asset strategies - Digital twin data schemas and live data environments\n\nEnsure readiness of data environments for: - Machine learning and advanced analytics - Operational optimisation and asset intelligence\n\nDfMA, Manufacturing Integration & Traceability\nEstablish digital frameworks supporting industrialised delivery and manufacturing traceability, including: - Serialised asset data structures - Module genealogy and prefab tracking - Factory QA/QC digital records\n\nDefine standards for: - Manufacturing data integration - Supply chain digital continuity - FAT/SAT linkage to operational asset data\n\nDefine requirements/strategies for: - QR/RFID asset tracking - Integration with OFCI procurement datasets\n\nCross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration\nDrive alignment across Design, Delivery, Procurement, Development, and Operations teams.\n\nAct as a key interface between MCE, Global/RegionalDigital Information teams, and regional stakeholders.\n\nLead engagement with consultants, contractors, and technology providers to ensure alignment with standards and delivery objectives.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Innovation\nLead initiatives to improve digital delivery, data quality, and lifecycle integration.\n\nIdentify and implement new technologies supporting: - Digital engineering andVirtual Design & Construction (VDC) - Automation and data integration - Digital twin and asset intelligence\n\nArchitectural &ProductDesign Leadership\nLeadarchitectural scope across early-stage development (WS0-WS2), including feasibility, test fits, and concept design.\n\nDefine and evolve scalable, repeatable design solutions aligned toProductplatform.strategy andstandardisationobjectives.\n\nDefine integrated design principles across CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security.\n\nOwnproduct and platform development, includingmodularisationandDfMAstrategies.\n\nSet requirements guiding cost, constructability, and performance outcomes.\n\nSkills, Knowledge and Experience\nDegree in Architecture, Engineering, or relatedengineeringdiscipline\n\n10+ years experience in: - Digital information management / BIM / CDE governance - Architectural design within data centre or mission critical environments\n\nStrong knowledge of: - ISO 19650 information management - BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma) - Multidisciplinary datacentersystems\n\nDemonstrated leadership in: - Platform standardisation and product development - Digital transformation or information governance programmes - Cross-functional and multi-regional environments\n\nCore competenciesin: - Strategic leadership and decision-making - Architectural and engineering judgement - Digital information and data governance expertise - Systems integration and lifecycle thinking - Stakeholder management and communication - Innovation and continuous improvement mindset\n\nKey Success Outcomes - Consistent portfolio-wide digital information governance and delivery standards - Seamless design-to-operations data continuity across all projects - Scalable digital asset models enabling operational and AI-driven insight - Effective integration of DfMA and manufacturing traceability frameworks - High-quality, interoperable data supporting digital twin and operational systems - Measurable improvements in design efficiency, delivery quality, and operational readiness\n\nNational and international travel requiredandis expectedup to 15%, whichmay vary over timealigned to business requirements\n\n#LI-FW1 \n#LI-Hybrid\nWe 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.\nThroughout 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.\nDon't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. 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