Senior Director, Data & Analytics Engineering

Senior Director Of Data & Analytics Engineering

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history—and even more so to be leading the way. 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.

As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

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 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

As the Senior Director of Data & Analytics Engineering, you will serve as a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the enterprise vision, strategy, and operating model for data and analytics engineering across QTS. You will provide strategic leadership for the architecture, governance, scalability, and modernization of the enterprise data ecosystem, ensuring data becomes a foundational asset that accelerates business growth, operational excellence, and AI-driven innovation.

This role leads multiple teams and technical leaders responsible for building and operating modern, AI-enabled data platforms that power enterprise analytics, business operations, executive decision-making, and future digital capabilities. You will shape long-term data and AI investments, influence enterprise technology strategy, and partner closely with executive leaders across Product, Technology, Finance, Operations, and Business Functions to transform how data is sourced, governed, activated, and consumed across the organization.

As a key leader within the Enterprise Data & Analytics organization, you will establish strategic priorities, develop organizational capability, and champion modern engineering practices that position QTS to scale effectively while maximizing the value of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

• Define and drive the long-term enterprise vision and strategy for data and analytics engineering, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives, digital transformation initiatives, and business strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing enterprise decisions related to data, analytics, AI, governance, and technology investments.
• Establish organizational priorities, operating models, and investment strategies that optimize platform scalability, business value delivery, and technology modernization.
• Lead and develop a multi-layered organization of engineering managers, architects, and technical leaders, building leadership bench strength and succession plans for critical roles.
• Design and evolve the organizational structure, talent strategy, and operating model required to support rapid business growth and emerging technology needs.
• Manage departmental budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology investments to ensure effective allocation of resources and achieve business outcomes.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of data products, governance standards, AI capabilities, and self-service analytics through partnership with senior business and technology leaders.
• Establish and champion enterprise standards, architectural principles, and data governance frameworks that enable consistency, compliance, and scalability across business functions.
• Represent the Data & Analytics function in executive forums, strategic planning sessions, and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

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