Project Manger III – Infrastructure

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and HSA accounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Project Manager III – Infrastructure to oversee the full PM lifecycle for Technology Engineering programs. You will validate requirements, lead communications, manage risks, and ensure on-time delivery across complex infrastructure projects in data center environments.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a track record of delivering strategic, multi-workstream programs for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Seven or more years of Project Management experience.
• Experience building detailed technical project plans and task dependencies.
• Experience working in data center environments.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of complex Technology Infrastructure deployments.
• Develops project plans and manages scope, schedules, communications, quality, resources, procurement, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• Validates requirements and creates Work Breakdown Structures to mitigate scope creep.
• Serves as the primary contact for project updates to all stakeholders.
• Provides periodic reports and metrics to executive representatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheets

Job description

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.

Job Description

The Project Manager III – Infrastructure will be responsible for managing the full Project Management Life Cycle for Technology Engineering programs and projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience utilizing widely recognized industry standards and methodologies successfully deliver multiple complex projects. This candidate will play a primary role in validating requirements, leading internal and external communications, managing issues and mitigating risks to ensure successful on-time project delivery. The ideal candidate is a highly-organized, experienced and effective project manager who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and has relevant technical and industry expertise to continually satisfy both internal and external project stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Manages a portfolio of complex Technology Infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to validate business cases, and formulate and align on project charters.
• Develops project plans and manages all other aspects of projects including scope, schedules, communications, quality, resources, procurement, risks, and stakeholder relationships.
• Manages entire project scope, including validating requirements, creating comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures, and effectively mitigating or eliminating scope creep.
• Understand(s) interdependencies between operational, business and customer needs, and proactively works to resolve disputes and gain stakeholder alignment
• Serves as the primary point of contact for project updates to all internal and external project stakeholders
• Facilitates regular meeting cadences and provides timely updates to project stakeholders through established channels (email, messenger, web conference, etc.)
• Provides effective leadership to project team by holding them accountable to meet project milestones and timelines
• Monitors, tracks and controls outcomes to resolve conflicts, dependencies and other project risks to ensure critical path deliverables are met
• Provides periodic reports, metrics and project summaries to executive-level representatives of internal business units (Technology Engineering and Operations, Property Development, Facilities Operations)
• Utilizes PMBOK best practices, established project methodologies and tools to mature PM capabilities for the organization, including internal processes and documentation

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

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: 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.

This position is bonus eligible.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $128,694.64 - 196,808.42 Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $128,694.64 - 196,808.42 Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

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