Project Manager III

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Project Manager in Virginia to oversee technical discovery and delivery of infrastructure services. The role demands strong project management skills and experience in data center environments. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery of services.

Applicants should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, technical planning skills, and a Bachelor's degree. A competitive benefits package along with bonus eligibility is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience managing complex programs with multiple sub-projects.
• Experience working in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and workstreams in a strict deadline-driven environment.
• Monitor and report on project status to leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities for project closeout.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Smartsheets

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with systems, network, and security engineering teams to complete technical discovery and validate project scope.
• Applies project management expertise to ensure accurate and timely delivery of infrastructure services and solutions.
• Collaborates with team managers and technical resources to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks, dependencies, and resourcing needs, particularly as they relate to infrastructure and data‑center‑based technologies.
• Develops and actively manages detailed project plans, identifying applicable phases, milestones, tasks, resources, deliverables, and due dates using standard project management practices.
• Reviews proposed changes to project plans and facilitates stakeholder alignment to approve and implement beneficial changes.
• Manages multiple projects and workstreams in a deadline‑driven environment, ensuring commitments are met and risks are addressed proactively.
• Continuously monitors and reports on project status to leadership, including schedule, risks, issues, and required escalations.
• Coordinates cross‑functional activities to support infrastructure readiness, operational handoff, and successful project closeout.
• Contributes to the ongoing development and improvement of internal processes, documentation, and delivery standards within Technology Delivery.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, project management or other related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven or more years of Project Management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience building detailed technical project plans and task dependencies based on technical familiarity and stakeholder interviews.
• Experience managing complex, strategic programs with multiple sub‑projects/workstreams.
• Experience working in data center environments.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity.
• Strong knowledge of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server components, storage, and virtualization.
• Experience with Project Management applications and visualization tools such as MS Project, Smartsheets.
• PMP certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented individual with extensive experience multi‑tasking across multiple concurrent and complex projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and management skills.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Total Rewards

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program; and other company benefits.
• Bonus eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.