Project Manager III

Ashburn, VA

R2026-1348

The Project Manager III will lead complex, cross-functional, programs focused on improving, standardizing, integrating, and optimizing data center facilities across the company portfolio. This role will manage projects involving existing site assessments, infrastructure gap resolution, operational readiness, customer impacting remediation, facility improvements, and technical system transitions. This role facilitates communication across multiple technical teams (e.g., Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Security, Data Center Operations) and Contractors, while ensuring alignment with established company standards, controls, and delivery expectations. The person in this role should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

The Project Manager III will be responsible for turning complex issues into actionable plans, coordinating execution across multiple workstreams, and providing clear reporting to leadership on progress, risk, schedule, budget and business impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with systems, network, and security engineering teams to complete technical discovery and validate project scope.

• Applies project management expertise to ensure accurate and timely delivery of infrastructure services and solutions.

• Collaborates with team managers and technical resources to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and resourcing needs, particularly as they relate to infrastructure and data‑center‑based technologies.

• Develops and actively manages detailed project plans, identifying applicable phases, milestones, tasks, resources, deliverables, and due dates using standard project management practices.

• Reviews proposed changes to project plans and facilitates stakeholder alignment to approve and implement beneficial changes.

• Manages multiple projects and workstreams in a deadline‑driven environment, ensuring commitments are met and risks are addressed proactively.

• Continuously monitors and reports on project status to leadership, including schedule, risks, issues, and required escalations.

• Coordinates cross‑functional activities to support infrastructure readiness, operational handoff, and successful project closeout.

• Contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of internal processes, documentation, and delivery standards within Technology Delivery.

• Ability to travel up to 25%

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Seven or more years of Project Management experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience building detailed technical project plans and task dependencies based on technical familiarity and stakeholder interviews.

• Experience managing complex, strategic programs with multiple sub-projects/workstreams.

• Experience working in data center environments

• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Knowledge of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity.

• Strong Knowledge of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server components, storage, and virtualization.

• Experience with Project Management applications and visualization tools such as MS Project, Smartsheets

• PMP certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management

• Strong facilitation skills.

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented individual with extensive experience multi-tasking across multiple concurrent and complex projects.

• Strong communication, organization, and management skills.

• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

• This position is bonus eligible.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:

$109,395.00 - 167,294.13

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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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It’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 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