QTS Data Centers · 12 hours ago
Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Security)
QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, committed to connecting the world for good. The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Security) will lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities for Q-Systems, focusing on critical facility operation systems to ensure compliance with standards and project timelines.
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Responsibilities
The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Security) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project
Program level support for network infrastructure deployments across our portfolio
Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams to ensure infrastructure meets the facility needs
Support our Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination
Manage port schedule creation for development projects
Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents
Create and communicate updates on development program & project status suitable for executive level reviews
Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
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
Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS Q-Systems interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings
Review project implementations to ensure compliance with approved design documents, QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Eight or more years of professional experience in building controls, security, and/or low voltage commercial design and construction practices and procedures from conceptual development through procurement to close out
Experience with Microsoft Office suite
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
Preferred
Understand the pace and scale of QTS projects as we grow across the portfolio
Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
Experience with management of technology design consultants and/or installation trades
Benefits
Q-Rest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
Paid Volunteer and Floating days
Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
Company
QTS Data Centers
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
General Atlantic
2025-08-13Debt Financing· $1.65B
2021-06-07Acquired
2020-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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