Vice President, Quality

About the role

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic expansion of quality programs, including both equipment and construction aspects, to enhance project reliability and efficiency from initiation to startup.
• Collaborate with QTS Engineering & Operations to strategize and implement high-level changes that align equipment and construction practices with our operational and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with the basis of design specifications across all construction and equipment manufacturing activities, acting as the executive point of contact for all design-related compliance issues.
• Address and resolve quality issues identified by performance metrics, and direct continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Manage the strategic approach to vendor inspection and first-of-kind commissioning processes to ensure collaboration and compliance with QTS’s stringent quality standards.
• Establish and maintain standards and processes that enhance project execution and foster effective communication across departments.
• Build and lead a high-performing team to uphold the highest standards of quality, focusing on developing leadership within the team for managing day-to-day operations and vendor interactions.
• Develop and oversee training programs for both internal team members and external vendors to ensure alignment with QTS's strategic quality objectives.
• Conduct regular reviews of quality practices at manufacturing sites and on job sites to ensure adherence to QTS standards.
• Audit design documents and quality records strategically, ensuring all documentation supports QTS’s modular construction and equipment manufacturing strategies.
• Supervise testing and commissioning activities to ensure they align with QTS's high standards and strategic goals, maintaining quality and reliability of our data center projects globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, or a similar related field.
• Ten or more years of experience in QA/QC, commissioning, or equipment manufacturing or engineering role specifically around MEP equipment. Data Center Experience is a plus, but deep equipment knowledge is a primary.
• Five or more years of experience leading a quality organization in a large matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of equipment manufacturing process and systems.
• Skilled at managing relationships with manufacturers, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Knowledgeable in critical systems like power and cooling in data centers.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing project needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent at managing people and scheduling work.
• Familiar with QA/QC management software like CX Alloy, ProCore or ACC Build.
• Project management certification (PMP) is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on quality expertise.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional environments.
• Proactive and action-oriented mindset.
• Resilience and flexibility to lead through adversity.
• Scalable, high-impact team and capability development.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts;
• Paid holidays;
• Paid time off;
• Paid volunteer days;
• Employee assistance program;
• Tuition assistance;
• Parental leave;
• Military leave assistance;
• QTS scholarship for dependents;
• Wellness program, and other company benefits.

Pay

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes:

Schedule

Expect to travel 50-70% domestically, depending on project needs.