Connectivity Program Manager – Data Center Networks

Socket.dev; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 147,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

QTS Data Centers, a global leader in digital infrastructure, seeks a Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) to lead design, pre-construction and construction activities across campuses. You will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery.

The role requires 8–10+ years in data center delivery, strong program management, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience
• 8-10+ years in delivering mission critical data center facilities
• 8-10+ years in technology design, implementation and project management
• Proficient in presenting program updates to executives using PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (as needed)
• US Citizenship required by law for federal contracts

Responsibilities

• Lead design, pre-construction and construction activities on projects
• Provide program-level support for network infrastructure deployments
• Coordinate with network teams to meet facility needs
• Support Q-Systems team with infrastructure coordination
• Manage port schedules for development projects
• Review designs for compliance with standards and Basis of Design
• Create updates for executive reviews and enable decision-making
• Implement multi-phased site development plans with time, budget and quality controls
• Draft scopes of work for design, construction and commissioning services
• Evaluate pricing proposals for design, construction and commissioning
• Establish project schedules and manage teams for on-time completion
• Develop deployment plans and communicate with stakeholders
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and represent QTS interests in meetings
• Ensure project implementations comply with approved documents and standards
• Build relationships to strengthen QTS leadership in data center real estate
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance project management processes
• Align with Facility Operations Technology teams to meet needs

Skills

Program management

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office suite

Job description

QTS Data Centers, a global leader in digital infrastructure, seeks a Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) to lead design, pre-construction and construction activities across campuses. You will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery.

The role requires 8–10+ years in data center delivery, strong program management, and travel up to 50%.