QTS Data Centers

Engineer

• Provide technical support to all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Provide technical support for all local customer installations, in coordination with key stakeholders to coordinate site technical solutions and drawings for customer move-ins and turn-ups, including deployments and power circuit installations.
• Provide and evaluate ongoing assessment of infrastructure and operations as required by QTS policies and procedures.
• Supports implementation and audit local standard operating procedures.
• Support various accreditation, certification and compliance initiatives as may be required by QTS.
• Maintain compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes.
• Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations.
• Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency operating procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process.
• Assists in the technical review and input on plans for all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility; ensures these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems.
• Assists in the Change Management Process to provide approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, in accordance with established QTS processes.

Critical Environment Engineer

Supply Chain

• Lead a team of data analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
• Analyze trends in demand, supply, inventory, transportation, and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all supply chain analytics activities are executed on time, within budget, and in line with company objectives.
• Work with your team to analyze and continuously improve supply chain analytics workflows and processes, focusing on maximizing efficiency, reducing lead times, and minimizing costs.

Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics

Procurement

• Support the Procurement organization by performing daily purchasing activities within Oracle ERP, including review, modification, and approval of blanket purchase agreements, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Maintain ownership of assigned spend categories supporting the Capital Equipment Procurement (CEP) team, managing vendor relationships, purchase execution, and sourcing activities.
• Partner with the Capital Equipment and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate forecasting, timely order placement, and on-time receipt of long-lead time materials and equipment.
• Participate in vendor calls to support purchasing discussions, system clarification, and issue resolution related to Oracle POs, invoicing, or supplier enablement.
• Assist Category Sourcing teams in the execution of contracts for capital equipment and related services.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance in Oracle for supplier setup, part numbers, and inventory transactions.
• Act as a data steward for procurement and inventory data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for analytics and reporting.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to ensure timely resolution of payment and receiving discrepancies.
• Assist QTS employees with understanding and adhering to procurement processes, including system usage, purchasing policies, and approval workflows.

Procurement Operations Analyst

• responsible for leading the execution, and management of corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct or indirect categories that build and sustain our data centers
• facilitate sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings and risk mitigation for category spend under management
• negotiate complex/competitive programs, owning enterprise agreements, and communicating to line of businesses the value propositions of teams assigned category groupings
• support Sourcing Specialists & Project Managers on their team where support is needed to deliver business goals
• collaborate on process improvements and strategic initiatives with the Director to support QTS goals and initiatives
• partner with Data Center Infrastructure Fit-Out and Data connectivity teams to develop and execute world-class supply chain strategies
• support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations
• develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure the successful delivery of capital projects within budget and on time
• maintain day-to-day supplier relationships, act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
• support negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
• identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
• drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
• coordinate Facilities’ purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers

Senior Manager, Facilities Procurement

• developing, executing, and managing corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of new and existing data centers
• Support facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development, implementation, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations
• Foster strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned projects, which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material support
• Develop supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure the successful delivery of facilities projects within budget and on time
• Support development of pre-approved supplier list utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagement
• Synthesize supplier, industry and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts lead by the sourcing team
• Administer, facilitate and answer vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process, to mitigate QTS's exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers spend
• Support development & execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials
• Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships, act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
• Support negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and provide analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
• Identify and implement system solutions and best practices that optimize indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
• Ensure tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
• Drive value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
• Identify and leverage company-wide spend opportunities
• Coordinate Facilities’ purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

• Developing, executing, and managing corporate initiatives that enable effective operations and improvements of existing data centers
• Performing complex data analysis to support strategies for new sourcing & other cost optimization opportunities to generate cost savings for categories managed
• Negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals
• Working collaboratively with internal user departments to facilitate, optimize and execute the purchase and corporate governance of these spends categories within organization
• Supporting facilities management procurement strategy in partnership with the development, sourcing, and operations procurement teams to enable success for facilities operations
• Developing supply chain strategies that optimize spending, minimize risk, and ensure the successful delivery of capital projects within budget and on time
• Supporting development of pre-approved supplier list utilizing input from internal stakeholders and external engagement
• Synthesizing supplier, industry and market research for key facilities spend categories to develop pricing for equipment and labor contracts lead by the sourcing team
• Administering, facilitating and answering vendor exchanges as part of the competitive bidding process, to mitigate QTS's exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers' spend
• Supporting development & execution of procurement programs to optimize regional spend leverage across site services and consumable materials
• Maintaining day-to-day supplier relationships; acting as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
• Supporting negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities and providing analytical support for Total Cost of Ownership models used to support sourcing decisions
• Identifying and implementing system solutions and best practices that optimizes indirect sourcing and procurement work practices
• Building relationships with key stakeholders to gather category requirements and specifications from departments and category subject matter experts
• Ensuring tactical execution of purchasing activities to meet routine business needs
• Driving value through innovation and collaboration with strategic suppliers and internal customers
• Identifying and leveraging company-wide spend opportunities
• Coordinating Facilities’ purchasing activities across national portfolio of data centers

Facilities Procurement Manager – Capital Projects

General Counsel

• Lead legal support for hyperscale customer negotiations, including data center leases, build-to-suit agreements, and colocation agreements.
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Development, Operations, and Executive leadership to structure and negotiate transactions.
• Manage outside counsel when specialized expertise or additional resources are required.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal contract policies and risk management standards.
• Support vendor contracting related to hyperscale developments as needed.

Associate General Counsel, Director – Hyperscale Sales

Project Manager

• Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
• Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion.
• Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
• Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
• Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
• Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Development Project Manager – Retrofit Data Center Construction

Director

• Manage the execution and administration of complex financial transactions, including collaboration with banking partners, coordination among internal departments and other transaction participants, evaluation of key financing terms, and ongoing administration
• Interact with lenders, investors, rating agencies and third-party consultants to foster a strong understanding of QTS’ business model to facilitate optimal transaction execution
• Independently develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making including loan structuring, liquidity and interest forecasting, sensitivity analysis and capital allocation
• Prepare and present materials and analysis to internal leaders and Blackstone partners in support of overall financial strategy
• Develop subject matter expertise in QTS’ capital structure and financing terms and independently manage ongoing administration and compliance
• Contribute to ongoing strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion
• Contribute to preparation and presentation of Board materials, ongoing reporting dashboards and ad hoc requests

Director, Capital Markets

• Provide technical support to all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs
• Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS Development Team, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards
• Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation
• Provide technical support for all local customer installations, in coordination with key stakeholders to coordinate site technical solutions and drawings for customer move-ins and turn-ups, including deployments and power circuit installations
• Provide and evaluate ongoing assessment of infrastructure and operations as required by QTS policies and procedures
• Supports implementation and audit local standard operating procedures
• Support various accreditation, certification and compliance initiatives as may be required by QTS
• Maintain compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes
• Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations
• Ensure adherence to all standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency operating procedures (EOP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change control process
• Assists in the technical review and input on plans for all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for the facility; ensures these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method to ensure the reliability of the critical loads supported by these systems
• Assists in the Change Management Process to provide approval for preventative and corrective maintenance, in accordance with established QTS processes

Operations

• Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning responsible for the oversight of commissioning, continuous improvement, and developmental support for sites in a geographic region.
• Provide assistance with commissioning-related engineering, including the coordination, installation, and integration of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes.
• Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Assist in site construction activity and installations as needed, in coordination with QTS project departments, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Direct Cx Engineers to witness testing of all equipment during commissioning in your region and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop metrics for your team to provide feedback to QTS. Lead your teams in quality improvement, standard compliance, vendor oversight, completions and turnover.

Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

• Lead cross-functional procurement transformation projects from initiation through implementation, including Oracle and/or Workday enhancements, new module deployments, and process redesign efforts
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Create and maintain RACI charts, RAID logs, and structured status reporting for leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, retrospectives) where applicable; influence hybrid Agile/waterfall delivery as needed
• Track dependencies, risks, issues, and action items with clear ownership, escalation paths, and mitigation strategies
• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define scope, requirements, success metrics, and timelines for large and complex procurement initiatives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automate procurement workflows to enhance efficiency, compliance, and data quality
• Support risk mitigation strategies and ensure alignment with internal controls, audit requirements, and enterprise policies
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies within the Procurement organization
• Prepare and deliver executive-level updates, dashboards, and project communications that support transparent decision-making.

Procurement Transformation Project Manager

Recruitment

• Develop and lead enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies that support long-term business growth and workforce planning.
• Manage and mentor a team of talent acquisition professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance development.
• Collaborate with business leadership and HR Business Partners to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive sourcing strategies.
• Identify and capture ROI related to the sourcing function focusing on lead generation, top of funnel candidate flow, and talent landscape across all hiring markets.
• Champion employer branding efforts to position the organization as an employer of choice.
• Lead initiatives to improve candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and recruitment efficiency.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Drive fair and equitable hiring strategies throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage best practices and technologies to widen talent pools, and develop and nurture a network of contacts inside and outside the organization.
• Leverage knowledge and insights on the talent landscape to inform business and hiring decisions.
• Represent and refine the QTS employment brand through social media, networking, and other avenues while maintaining a professional presence.
• Must be available to travel based on business needs, estimated 15% or less.

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

• Lead a team of project managers and warehouse operations staff
• Manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Supervise daily warehouse operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and warehousing best practices
• Work with your team to analyze and continuously improve supply chain workflows and warehouse processes
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers
• Oversee the movement of goods through the supply chain
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain and warehouse operations
• Ensure all supply chain and logistics activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies
• Develop and manage the budget for supply chain and logistics operations

Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics – Central

• Manage inventory tracking and shipping with 3rd party vendors to maximize efficiency in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Develop, facilitate, and document processes to continually improve the organization's ability of transferring assets from one site to another within expected time frame for maximum efficiency
• Develop, manage, and maintain effective 3rd party relationships with transportation carriers, warehouses, etc. to ensure execution of required business outcomes
• Responsible for reporting on inventory levels, supply chain progress, and procedural efficiencies to ensure that supply chain needs are being properly achieved
• Forecast equipment needs based on proposed business plan
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and understanding of building types and how that drives equipment needs to guide design decisions
• Proactively identify and facilitate resolution of unique equipment needs of each site while working closely with business groups to mitigate risks and issues to QTS
• Develop, write, and establish logistics processes for Procurement Development department to optimize logistics/supply chain network
• Create and communicate status updates to support efficient decision making

Critical Environment Engineer

Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics

Procurement Operations Analyst

Senior Manager, Facilities Procurement

Strategic Operations Procurement Manager

Facilities Procurement Manager – Capital Projects

Associate General Counsel, Director – Hyperscale Sales

Development Project Manager – Retrofit Data Center Construction

Director, Capital Markets

Critical Environment Engineer

Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

Procurement Transformation Project Manager

Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics – Central

Logistics Project Manager – VMI