Job description

Who we are: As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. The Project Manage r II – Infrastructure effectively plans, manages, and delivers the internal IT projects on time and within budget. This entails facilitating communication betwee n different team members (e.g. Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, Data Center T echnicians, etc), different departments within the organization, along with ensuring adherence to existing company guidelines. The ideal can didate is a highly organized, experienced technical project manager, who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is able to operate effectively in a fast - paced, cross - functional matrixed environment. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. Works with systems and network engineering teams to complete technical discovery Applies project management expertise to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services Collaborates with team managers and resources to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks and resources required to complete a project, specifically as it pertains to technical tasks and deliverables Develops and actively manage project plans, identifying applicable phases, tasks, resources, deliverables and due da tes using traditional project management practices Reviews proposed changes to project plans, including meeting with stakeholders to approve and implement beneficial changes Manages multiple projects and tasks in a deadline - driven environment and complet es projects on time Continuously monitors and reports on project status to Upper Management (including C - Levels), including issues, risks, and escalations Continually develops and improves internal processes and documentation within the organization. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience Seven or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience Proficient with Microsoft Office suite Experience build ing detailed technical project plans and task dependencies based on technical familiarity and stakeholder interviews Experience managing complex, strategic programs with multiple sub - projects/workstreams Advanced knowledge of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity Advanced knowledge of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server componen ts, storage, and virtualization. US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Five or more years of progressive project management experience or team lead experience in an IT infrastructure environment PMP or Agile certification ITIL Certification Experience with Salesforce CRM Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity Prior experience working in a Data Center environment Experience in project managing customer migrations 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. 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: $89,996.25 - 137,628.27 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. 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 Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted 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.

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RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
Works with systems and network engineering teams to complete technical discovery
Applies project management expertise to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services
Collaborates with team managers and resources to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks and resources required to complete a project, specifically as it pertains to technical tasks and deliverables
Develops and actively manage project plans, identifying applicable phases, tasks, resources, deliverables and due da tes using traditional project management practices
Reviews proposed changes to project plans, including meeting with stakeholders to approve and implement beneficial changes
Manages multiple projects and tasks in a deadline - driven environment and complet es projects on time
Continuously monitors and reports on project status to Upper Management (including C - Levels), including issues, risks, and escalations
Continually develops and improves internal processes and documentation within the organization.
Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience
Seven or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Experience build ing detailed technical project plans and task dependencies based on technical familiarity and stakeholder interviews
Experience managing complex, strategic programs with multiple sub - projects/workstreams
Advanced knowledge of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity
Advanced knowledge of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server componen ts, storage, and virtualization.
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Nice-to-haves

Five or more years of progressive project management experience or team lead experience in an IT infrastructure environment
PMP or Agile certification
ITIL Certification
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity
Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
Experience in project managing customer migrations

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