Development Program Manager (Q-Systems Connectivity)

About the role

The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) is responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (with a focus on telecom and networking) for design, pre-construction and construction activities across several campuses. This role interacts daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project.
• Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams to ensure infrastructure meets the facility needs.
• Support the Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination.
• Manage port schedule creation for development projects.
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status suitable for executive level reviews.
• 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.
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center.
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience.
• 8-10+ years of experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities.
• 8-10+ years of experience with management of technology design, implementation and project management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive-level and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days.

Perks

• 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