Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction Development Schedule Management)

As a global leader in digital infrastructure QTS designs builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AIcloudand digital transformation are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day thecreativitydedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

Who we are:

Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our companys culture innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable resourceful and mission driven. Together we do great things.

Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:

The Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction Development Schedule Management) is primarily responsible foractive schedulerisk management across the entire QTS Development as the programmanagement counterpart to QTSs regional Development execution organizations this program manager will support operationalizing and scalingQTSscentralized schedule management function which includesproduction tracking schedule analyticsandactive intervention in projects with schedulechallenges.

What You Will Do:

• Own portfolio-wide deployment adoption and continuous improvement of QTSdevelopmentscheduling which includes but is notlimitedtoproduction trackingschedule risk managementandprojectreportingapproachacross all QTS builds distinct from day-to-day project execution.

• Define and enforce KPIsused acrosstheDevelopmentorganization ensuring one source of truth for construction progress from activity level up to the executive portfolio view.
• Partner with the Regional Development SVPs to standardize how production data is collected validated and escalated including active interventionon projectswithschedule risk.

• Own theschedule analytics and productiontracking dashboardsthat supports Development leadershipsdecision-making includingbutnot limited to:Tableau dashboards weekly/bi-weekly performance boards and integration withinQTSsdataecosystems.

• Establish clear ownership cadence and escalation pathsfor schedule risk managementacross the Developmentorganization.

• Coordinatewith Procurement Quality Design & Engineering and Finance to ensureschedule andproduction tracking requirements are consistently reflected in RFPs consistentwithevolvingdesignstandards andintegratedintodownstream reporting.

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures including management of Lump Sum Construction Management at Risk and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
• 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
• Be able to travel as needed for the business

Other Key Skills:

• Experience in scheduling and project controls production tracking WBS/KPI standards or PMO functions on large capital projects
• MBA Masters in Engineering Management or related field desirable
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• 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

In addition to a variety of benefit packages QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO Paid Volunteer Days Plus 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
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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