Senior Vice President, Investments

Who You Are:

Inspiring a better tomorrow, one data center at a time. At QTS Data Centers, we're not just building data centers—we're shaping the future of digital infrastructure. Our mission is clear: to connect the globe for good. We're driven by purpose and innovation, and our team members are the heart of our success. Together, we're making a difference every day.

What You Will Do:

• Set and lead the enterprise investment strategy aligned to QTS growth objectives and long-term capital plans
• Provide executive oversight of acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and portfolio optimization across multiple business areas
• Partner directly with the Executive Committee and Board to present investment strategies, financial performance, and key decisions
• Lead and develop senior investment, development, and finance leaders across multiple teams or functions
• Establish governance, systems, and operating models that drive disciplined decision-making and execution at scale
• Own end-to-end investment lifecycle from sourcing and underwriting through execution, integration, and performance optimization
• Drive market strategy through deep analysis of data center demand, capital markets, and competitive positioning
• Ensure strong financial performance, including portfolio-level P&L accountability and value creation across assets
• Influence cross-functional alignment across development, operations, finance, and commercial teams

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 15 or more years of professional experience in real estate, infrastructure investing, private equity, or related fields
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing multiple teams, functions, or business units
• Proven ability to drive enterprise-level strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value creation
• Deep expertise in financial modeling and investment analysis including WACC, NPV, IRR, and ROI
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite and Board-level audiences
• Track record of leading complex, large-scale transactions and delivering results in high-growth environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience

Nice to Have:

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience in data center or digital infrastructure investing
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as Workday, Salesforce, Adaptive Insights, or ARGUS
• Experience supporting large-scale development platforms or operating companies

Other Key Skills:

• Strategic thinking and long-range planning
• Executive decision-making under complexity and time sensitivity
• Organizational leadership and talent development
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Relationship management and influence across executive stakeholders

Pay, Benefits & Schedule:

• Competitive compensation package including Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting, bonus or commission eligibility, generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays, stock purchase plan (SPP), and 11 paid holidays annually/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, and tuition reimbursement program