Vice President, Corporate Strategy

Vice President, Corporate StrategyIt's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.And we'd like to invite you to join us.In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vestingEvery employee is bonus or commission eligibleGenerous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating HolidaysStock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when workedPet and Legal InsuranceQ-Rest Sabbatical ProgramQ-Anniversary Service Award ProgramParental Leave for primary and secondary caregiversMilitary Benefits PackageQTS Charitable Matching Gift ProgramQTS Scholarship for Employee DependentsQTS Crisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWho You Are:In the role of Vice President, Corporate Strategy, you enjoy leading efforts directly impacting our overall success as an organization. Serving as a direct resource to our executive leadership teams, you thrive on being the primary resource for high-impact thought partnership, project support, and analytical support. Leveraging your experience working in a large consulting firm, you will be responsible for sourcing, leading, and delivering strategic initiatives across all parts of QTS.The Impact You Will Have:Operating as our Vice President, Corporate Strategy, your work will directly support the QTS Executive Team as they make significant decisions about how QTS executes at scale and drives success through strategic planning and initiatives. You'll routinely work with C-Suite leadership to understand their strategic needs, develop and execute analyses to address those needs, present the findings and recommendations directly, and support the implementation of selected recommendations. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure that every initiative is well informed, appropriately resourced, and connected to QTS business objectives. You will be supported by and directly manage a strategy team.What You Will Do:Translate broad demand requests and ideas into structured, executable project plans.Manage and/or execute qualitative and quantitative analysis with a balance of rigor and speed.Develop proficiency in working with QTS & industry data sources.Lead and influence cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.Build and lead a team of high performing strategic analysts at various levels of tenure, experience, and development stages.Build effective working relationships within each QTS organization to expedite work and outcomes.Present project plans, analytical findings, and recommendations to multiple levels of QTS leadership.Translate project plans, analytical findings, and recommendations into executive-ready work products.Execute all aspects of your role with the utmost confidentiality.Adapt to changes in priorities or direction with urgency.What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.Ten or more years of overall professional experience.Five or more years of strategy or management consulting experience within a large consulting firm.Demonstratable verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.Proficiency in various project management methodologies leveraged to plan, execute, and evaluate programs.Experience leveraging analytical skills to assess program effectiveness and make data-driven decisions.Ability to leverage existing problem-solving skills to address challenges and optimize program outcomes.Exceptional organizational and time management skills.Other Key Skills:Masters in business administration or other applicable advanced degrees is strongly preferred.Fifteen or more years of professional experience is preferred.Seven or more years of strategy or management consulting experience is preferred.Strong leadership and team management abilities to guide and motivate project teams.Experience aligning programs with organizational strategy to contribute to overall business objectives.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) is preferred.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.