Senior Vice President, Facilities Operations

QTS Data Centers

Senior Vice President leading QTS Data Centers’ multi-region facilities operations and digital infrastructure. Overseeing data center operations, budgets, construction, maintenance, compliance, and continuity planning.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeAshburn • Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $259,782 - $397,276 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in facilities management and data center operations, with a strong focus on strategic planning, budget management, and compliance with regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and implement innovative sustainability programs.

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Facilities ManagementData Center ManagementBudget ManagementRegulatory CompliancePeople Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisProject ManagementConstruction PracticesP&L ResponsibilityOperational StandardsMaster PlanningData Center OperationsEnvironmental CodesSafety CodesStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

KPI MonitoringITILIFMA Benchmarks

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA CertificationEPA CertificationDOT CertificationADA Compliance CertificationNFPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real Estate ManagementBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryEnvironmental SustainabilityFacilities Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple facilities regions and provide platform-wide facilities leadership, strategic vision, tactical execution, and business acumen
Coordinate and integrate corporate real estate management, financial analysis, master planning, new construction, and direct facilities management
Oversee infrastructure maintenance, data center operations, and business continuity/disaster recovery procedures for assigned properties
Manage multi-million-dollar annual capital and expense budgets
Establish and implement facilities policies, procedures, and organizational structures
Develop and monitor short-term and long-range business plans and operational standards
Supervise preparation and implementation of operating budgets for data centers
Ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements
Direct delivery of space planning, power and cooling services, headcount planning, capital projects, maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping, and continuity/disaster recovery support
Provide matrixed leadership with regional leaders and other business owners
Negotiate improvement project contracts for leased and owned real estate
Resolve operational problems, authorize procedures, and approve major estimates
Maintain relationships and communication with staff and executive management
Monitor operational effectiveness using facility comparisons, KPIs, ITIL, IFMA benchmarks, and best practices
Ensure compliance with governmental operating guidelines and maintain required licenses, permits, and certifications
Participate in community activities and professional associations
Drive environmentally conscious innovation and sustainability programs
Participate in acquisition teams to assess potential facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, related area, or equivalent professional experience
Fifteen or more years’ experience in facilities management, data center management, corporate/military engineering, or related field
Five or more years’ people management experience; virtual team management preferred
Strong knowledge of related regulations and laws
General knowledge of electrical, mechanical, maintenance, environmental, and safety codes, including OSHA, EPA, DOT, ADA, and NFPA
Working knowledge of construction practices, building codes, and project management
Experience with P&L responsibility, budgeting, and financial model development
U.S. citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts
Proven leadership, management, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Strategic agility, sound judgment, decision-making, planning, influence, customer service, relationship-building, problem-solving, oral and written communication, work ethic, and integrity
Master’s degree or 20+ years of related work experience and/or training preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays, including 11 paid holidays annually and holiday compensation when worked
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Military leave assistance and military benefits package
QTS scholarship for dependents and employee dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligibility
Potential equity eligibility
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Crisis Fund
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities