Vice President, Business Applications

About the Role

As the Vice President, Business Applications, you will define and lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of QTS's enterprise business systems portfolio. This includes Development & Construction, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and other core platforms that power the company's operations and customer experience. You will unify systems and processes across the enterprise, ensuring applications are scalable, secure, and aligned to business priorities. Sitting at the center of technology delivery, you will partner closely with Enterprise Enablement, Process Excellence, Data & Integration, and business leaders to enable standardized processes, real-time insights, and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

You are a strategic technology leader who thrives at the intersection of business operations and enterprise systems. You bring a product-oriented mindset to business applications, balancing long-term platform strategy with hands-on execution. You understand that enterprise applications are not just systems—they are critical enablers of standardized processes, scalable growth, and data-driven decision-making. You excel at simplifying complexity, modernizing fragmented landscapes, and building high-performing teams that deliver measurable business outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Define and execute the enterprise business applications strategy aligned to company growth
• Own lifecycle of Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM platforms
• Lead large-scale system implementations and modernization initiatives
• Partner with Enterprise Enablement and Process Excellence to align systems with standardized processes
• Ensure data integration and real-time reporting capabilities
• Establish governance frameworks and performance KPIs
• Build strong executive and cross-functional relationships
• Lead and develop a high-performing Business Applications team
• Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of business-critical systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology or business systems leadership
• 7+ years leading enterprise application environments
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep experience with Development, ERP, CRM, SCM, and HCM systems

Skills

• Experience leading enterprise application organizations
• Strong understanding of integrated business processes
• Experience in global, matrixed environments
• Knowledge of agile, product delivery, and DevOps practices
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days, and Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program