Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity)

Who we are It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world‑class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward‑thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission‑driven. Together, we do great things. Who You Are The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (with a focus on telecom and networking) for design, pre‑construction and construction activities across several campuses. The Program Manager will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication. The Impact You Will Have Q-Systems ensures critical facility operation systems are designed and implemented per our basis of design documents to ensure our buildings operate per requirements. The critical facility operation systems include the QTS corporate network, facility network, wireless access points, BMS/EPMS control systems and security technology. Each of these systems ride on the QTS low voltage network. Deployment of the network infrastructure is a key component to ensure projects are complete per tenant lease and project construction schedules. What You Will Do Lead and manage the design, pre‑construction and construction activities for a given project. Provide program level support for network infrastructure deployments across the portfolio. Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams to ensure infrastructure meets facility needs. Support the Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination. Manage port schedule creation for development projects. Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents. Create and communicate updates on development program & project status suitable for executive level reviews; present information to support efficient decision making. Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards predictably. Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates. Evaluate and price proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services. Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion. Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate them with QTS staff. Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with key QTS stakeholders. Represent QTS Q‑Systems interests as leader in OAC and low‑voltage meetings. Review project implementations to ensure compliance with approved design documents, QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents. Build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate. Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols. Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations needs. What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience. 8‑10+ years of experience delivering mission‑critical data center facilities. 8‑10+ years of experience managing technology design, implementation and project management. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating program updates to executive‑level and Excel for site program & project budgets. U.S. Citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; average travel anticipated every other week for 2‑3 days. Other Key Skills Experience designing technology systems for data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil & gas, or large‑scale technology systems. Project management or lead experience in large‑scale projects. Experience in construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil & gas, or large‑scale technology systems. Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies. Advanced knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission‑critical environments. Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission‑critical systems, design process, pre‑construction requirements, and construction process. Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership or non‑engineers. Manage design consultants and technology trades. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with all levels of the organization. Capable, proven team player fostering and operating well within internal and external team environments. Solver of problems at tactical and functional levels. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Perks (and these are just a few!) Q‑Rest Sabbatical Employee Stock Purchase Plan QTS scholarship for dependents Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility Paid Volunteer and Floating days Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance Equal Opportunity 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, age, disability status, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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