Senior Manager, Procurement PMO

About the role

QTS Data Centers is at the forefront of today’s digital transformation, empowering customers’ strategic growth initiatives as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies drive demand for speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS leads the way in designing, building, and operating advanced data centers with a strong commitment to sustainability and renewable energy solutions. Backed by Blackstone, QTS is positioned for ambitious growth and innovation.

The Senior Manager, Procurement PMO is a vital member of the Procurement organization, currently undergoing a large-scale transformation to support rapid growth. This role ensures cohesion and efficiency through overseeing communication strategies, managing change initiatives, facilitating continuous training, mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement best practices. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent project management skills, capable of leading initiatives while partnering with shared service departments such as Accounting, Third Party Risk Management, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance structures for ongoing evaluation of risk management practices.
• Encourage innovation and industry benchmarking, empowering team members to adopt proactive strategies and report risk trends to senior leaders.
• Champion change management at an organizational level by setting a vision for Procurement process improvements, ensuring team buy-in and engagement during major transitions.
• Develop a roadmap for long-term process optimization within the Procurement organization, ensuring scalability and alignment with corporate goals.
• Oversee the portfolio of Procurement projects, ensuring strategic alignment and effective prioritization.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with shared service departments at a leadership level, advocating for Procurement priorities in executive discussions.
• Drive a data-driven culture within Procurement by providing tools, frameworks, and training to empower team members to use analytics effectively.
• Continuously monitor and review risk management practices to align with industry best practices and organizational objectives.
• Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and recommendations to senior management.
• Strategically allocate resources across projects based on skill sets and capacity, identifying development opportunities for team members.
• Oversee the design and implementation of training programs for the Procurement organization, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, CIPS) is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, project management, or a related field with a focus on risk management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, risk management principles, and audit practices.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management.
• Strong facilitation, communication, organization, and management skills.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Written Communication.
• Oracle Communication.
• Change Management.
• Attention to Detail.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days, and Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid Holidays Annually, with holiday compensation when worked.
• Pet and Legal Insurance.
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Equity eligibility.