Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction Development Schedule Management)

US OH New Albany 1 DC1

US OH Van Wert 1 DC1

Richmond, VA

Fayetteville, GA

R2026-2371

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who we are:

It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s 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 today’s 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 world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s 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 for active schedule risk management across the entire QTS Development portfolio. Serving as the program management counterpart to QTS's regional Development execution organizations, this program manager will support operationalizing and scaling QTS’s centralized schedule management function, which includes production tracking, schedule analytics, and active intervention in projects with schedule challenges.

What You Will Do:

• Own portfolio-wide deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement of QTS development scheduling, which includes, but is not limited to, production tracking, schedule risk management, and project reporting approach across all QTS builds – distinct from day-to-day project execution.

• Define and enforce KPIs used across the Development organization, 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 intervention on projects with schedule risk.

• Own the schedule analytics and production tracking dashboards that supports Development leadership’s decision-making, including but not limited to: Tableau dashboards, weekly/bi-weekly performance boards, and integration within QTS's data ecosystems.

• Establish clear ownership, cadence, and escalation paths for schedule risk management across the Development organization.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Quality, Design & Engineering, and Finance to ensure schedule and production tracking requirements are consistently reflected in RFPs,  consistent with evolving design standards, and integrated into downstream reporting.

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

• Bachelor's 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 (https://careers.qtsdatacenters.com/us/en/equal-opportunity-employer)

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.