Development Program Manager; Q-Systems: Connectivity

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The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (with a focus on telecom and networking) for design, pre‑construction and construction activities across several campuses. The Program Manager will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Q-Systems ensures critical facility operation systems are designed and implemented per our basis of design documents to ensure our buildings operate per requirements. The critical facility operation systems include the QTS corporate network, facility network, wireless access points, BMS/EPMS control systems and security technology. Each of these systems ride on the QTS low voltage network. Deployment of the network infrastructure is a key component to ensure projects are complete per tenant lease and project construction schedules.

• Lead and manage the design, pre‑construction and construction activities for a given project.
• Provide program level support for network infrastructure deployments across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams to ensure infrastructure meets facility needs.
• Support the Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination.
• Manage port schedule creation for development projects.
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status suitable for executive level reviews; present information to support efficient decision making.
• Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards predictably.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and price proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion.
• Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate them with QTS staff.
• Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS Q‑Systems interests as leader in OAC and low‑voltage meetings.
• Review project implementations to ensure compliance with approved design documents, QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience.
• 8‑10+ years of experience delivering mission‑critical data center facilities.
• 8‑10+ years of experience…