Assurance Manager, 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.

Operational Compliance Department

The Standards and Certifications Team, within the Operational Compliance Department is responsible for the management systems and policy frameworks that support a range of international (ISO) and industry standards certifications and accreditations through the achievement of operational excellence across our global sites. The team is ultimately responsible for ensuring that operational activities undertaken globally are completed according to relevant legislation, regulations, contractual requirements and industry best practice in order to maintain the standards, certifications and accreditations that the company holds.

Position Overview

This role can be based in Santa Clara, CA. or Phoenix, AZ. in alignment with our flexible work policy (3 days in office, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is seeking an experienced Assurance Manager to lead and coordinate a range of assurance and audit activities that support our operational compliance program. While this role will be based in North America, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the global operational compliance team and will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our global compliance goals. This role requires a strong background in audit and assurance practices, particularly within the context of ISO standards, PCI DSS, and SOC assessments.

Essential Job Functions

Internal Audits:

• Plan, schedule, and execute internal audits across a range of ISO standards at various sites across North America.

Operational Site Preparation:

• Collaborate with internal departments to prepare new operational sites for external ISO certifications.

External Audit Support:

• Work with internal teams to collect, organize, and submit evidence to external auditors in support of our annual ISO, PCI DSS, and SOC assessments.

Corrective Actions Management:

• Ensure the timely closure of corrective actions by control and action owners, driving continuous improvement as a result

Documentation and Policy Management:

• Update and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures relating to the Integrated Management System (IMS).

Communication and Training:

• Communicate relevant policy, procedure, and process updates to colleagues across the organization.

• Provide support to colleagues with document management and control processes.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field or equivalent experience or relevant certifications. (e. g. , ISO Lead Auditor, CISA, etc. ) is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in audit, assurance, or compliance management, preferably within the data center or technology industry.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Knowledge and experience of coordinating audits to defined standards, projects and actions across a number of geographical different sites.

• Experience working with ISO Standards, particularly ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001 and 27001 is highly desirable

• Ability to communicate and influence a variety of stakeholders across different departments and geographies.

• Highly organised, articulate and with the ability to work using your own initiative.

• Fluent communicator in English

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 20% 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: $125,000 - $135,000 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 Employe.