Vice President, Business Applications

Vice President, Business Applications

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in historyand 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 vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Who You Are

You are a strategic technology leader who thrives at the intersection of business operations and enterprise systems. You bring a product-oriented mindset to business applications, balancing long-term platform strategy with hands-on execution. You understand that enterprise applications are not just systemsthey are critical enablers of standardized processes, scalable growth, and data-driven decision-making. You excel at simplifying complexity, modernizing fragmented landscapes, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable business outcomes.

The Impact You Will Have

As the Vice President, Business Applications, you will define and lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of QTS's enterprise business systems portfolio. This includes Development & Construction, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and other core platforms that power the company's operations and customer experience. You will unify systems and processes across the enterprise, ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Sitting at the center of technology delivery, you will partner closely with Enterprise Enablement, Process Excellence, Data & Integration, and business leaders to enable standardized processes, real-time insights, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Define and execute the enterprise business applications strategy aligned to company growth
• Own lifecycle of Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM platforms
• Lead large-scale system implementations and modernization initiatives
• Partner with Enterprise Enablement and Process Excellence to align systems with standardized processes
• Ensure data integration and real-time reporting capabilities
• Establish governance frameworks and performance KPIs
• Build strong executive and cross-functional relationships
• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Applications team
• Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of business-critical systems

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology or business systems leadership
• 7+ years leading enterprise application environments
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep experience with Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM systems

The Skills to Get You There

• Experience leading enterprise application organizations
• Strong understanding of integrated business processes
• Experience in global, matrixed environments
• Knowledge of agile, product delivery, and DevOps practices
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

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.

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