Program Director, Enterprise Enablement-2

QTS Data Centers; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO and holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers, a global digital infrastructure leader, seeks an Enterprise Enablement Program Director to lead end-to-end transformation programs that reshape operating models and capabilities.

You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into actionable programs, drive governance, change management, and KPIs, and oversee multiple concurrent initiatives with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, value-driven delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years enterprise program management in a large corporate setting.
• Experience leading a team in a supervisory capacity.
• Proven governance, standards, controls, and KPIs in complex environments.
• Strong influence skills in matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into an integrated portfolio of transformation initiatives.
• Communicate a holistic view of active work to identify gaps and resource needs.
• Provide oversight across concurrent initiatives, flag risks, and escalates when needed.
• Drive cross-functional teams to milestones with accountability for quality and timeliness.
• Facilitate governance to ensure complete scoping with key stakeholders.
• Champion change management for successful adoption of new initiatives.
• Define, track, and report program KPIs and risks; manage portfolio budgets.

Skills

Program management

People leadership

Governance

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management methodologies

Portfolio analytics tools

Job description

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

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 You Are: (Job Summary)

The Enterprise Enablement (EE) team is a new, business-aligned group, leading and executing large-scale organizational transformations programs. This team translates the company's strategic agenda into actionable programs designed to reshape our operating model, organizational structure, and capabilities for the future. As the EE Program Director, you will own the end-to-end delivery of multiple, concurrent transformation programs within this portfolio. You will be a key leader in driving significant organizational change and adoption.

What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)

Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Partner with senior leadership to translate the company's strategic vision into a cohesive, actionable portfolio of transformation initiatives organized in an integrated program roadmap designed to optimize value.
• Proactively communicate a holistic view of all active work in motion to identify gaps, manage capacity constraints and program resourcing needs.

Program Execution & Delivery

• Provide oversight across multiple concurrent transformation initiatives, ensuring projects stay aligned to scope, timelines, and outcomes by flagging risks, resolving cross-functional issues, and escalating when needed.
• Drive cross-functional teams to meet key milestones, holding them accountable for the quality and timeliness of their delivery.
• Facilitate a robust governance structure by ensuring the right stakeholders are engaged early for complete scoping.
• Champion change management practices to ensure the successful adoption of new initiatives and ways of working.

Measurement & Reporting

• Define, track, and communicate program KPIs, OKRs, and risks.
• Manage the portfolio-level budget and financial forecasts, providing updates to senior leadership on program financial metrics and resource planning.
• Lead both operational and executive reviews to drive clear communication, rapid decisions, and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of enterprise program management experience in a large corporate environment
• Experience in a people leader in a direct supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated proficiency in various project and program management methodologies
• Demonstrated success establishing governance, standards, controls, and KPIs in complex environments.
• Strong influence skills in matrixed organizations without direct authority.
• Demonstratable verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)

• Experience in complex, capital intensive, multi-site environments, for example data centers, real estate development, construction, and industrial.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and building structure from scratch in a scaling environment.
• Proven partnership with program managers, change management partners, global process owners, and data owners to deliver sustainable change outcomes.
• Portfolio analytics and reporting expertise, KPIs and OKRs, dashboards, value realization.
• Proficiency with project management, data visualization, and strategic portfolio management (SPM) tools.

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The Pay Transparency Policy Is Available Here

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QTS - Powered By People