Who We Are:
It’s 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 among the most highly trusted in the industry, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital evolution.
“Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” said Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone, the investment strength behind QTS.
As AI drives the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world’s economy for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates sophisticated data centers.
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.
The Impact You Will Have:
The QTS Leadership Development Program (QLDP) is designed to prepare high potential candidates to take on roles at QTS leading teams, functions, and/or P&Ls. The generalist track of the QLDP is a 9 to 18-month program during which participating Project Managers (PMs) will go through 4-5 rotations: 1. Site Operations, 2. Property Development, 3. Technology Operations, 4. Corporate Shared Services, and 5. Sales. The PM’s responsibility in each rotation is to develop a solid understanding of the functional area, lead projects, and provide general support to the team they are embedded in. Throughout QLDP, QTS leadership will work with the participant to identify a post-program role in the company that balances their interests, skill set, and QTS needs.

What You Will do:

• Lead process improvement initiatives and provide project management support in critical areas of QTS.
• Develop solid understanding of the data center industry, QTS product offering, and QTS operating model.
• Balance assigned/directed tasks with self-identified project opportunities.
• Form and manage cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives.
• Analyze the operational and financial impacts of proposed solutions to make impactful recommendations.
• Regularly present findings to various levels of QTS leadership.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four or more years of professional experience.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Nice to Have:

• Advanced degree (technical Master’s degree or MBA).
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, Finance, or Economics. · Seven or more years of professional experience.
• Two or more years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in technology, construction, engineering, or energy sectors.
• Solid proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Process Improvement Certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Management consulting or professional services experience.
• Geographic flexibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative and creativity.
• An enthusiastic attitude in a team environment and ability to work independently.
• Comfort teaming with all levels of an organization, including presenting to senior executives

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

This position is Bonus eligible.
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.
The “Know Your Rights” Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to
talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information

• Lead process improvement initiatives and provide project management support in critical areas of QTS.
• Develop solid understanding of the data center industry, QTS product offering, and QTS operating model.
• Balance assigned/directed tasks with self-identified project opportunities.
• Form and manage cross-functional project teams to achieve objectives.
• Analyze the operational and financial impacts of proposed solutions to make impactful recommendations.
• Regularly present findings to various levels of QTS leadership