Regional External Affairs VP: Strategy & Growth

QTS Data Centers; Indiana; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching

Bonus or commission eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

11 paid Holidays Annually

Pet and Legal Insurance

Sabbatical program

Anniversary service award

Parental Leave

Military Benefits Package

Charitable matching gifts

Scholarship for dependents

Crisis Fund

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a seasoned Vice President, Regional External Affairs to drive the company’s external affairs strategy across a multi-state region. You will oversee government relations, public policy, economic development, permitting, zoning, community engagement, and stakeholder relations to support growth and reputation.

You will lead a regional team, partner with Communications, Marketing, Legal, and Operations, and act as a senior external affairs representative to elevate QTS’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, business, communications, law, economics, urban planning, or related fields.
• 12+ years of leadership experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, lobbying, economic development, public affairs, or external affairs, including responsibility for a multi-state region.
• Demonstrated success leading complex stakeholder engagement, advocacy campaigns, and public policy initiatives.
• Experience leading teams, managing budgets, and driving results across executive-level, cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional external affairs strategy aligned with QTS's growth, development, operational, and public policy objectives.
• Lead and coordinate integrated advocacy campaigns at the state and local levels to advance business priorities and support market expansion efforts.
• Direct and develop a high-performing regional team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, performance expectations, and professional development opportunities.
• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align external affairs strategies with corporate objectives and operational priorities.
• Manage regional operating plans, budgets, consultants, and external resources to support legislative, regulatory, business development, community engagement, and growth priorities.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies, economic development organizations, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Anticipate emerging political, policy, regulatory, and community issues and develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk and create opportunity.
• Serve as a member of the External Affairs leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, organizational development, and long-term planning.
• Represent QTS externally as a senior leader and trusted advocate in support of the company's mission, values, and growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, business, communications, law, economics, urban planning, or related fields

Job description

QTS Data Centers seeks a seasoned Vice President, Regional External Affairs to drive the company’s external affairs strategy across a multi-state region. You will oversee government relations, public policy, economic development, permitting, zoning, community engagement, and stakeholder relations to support growth and reputation.

You will lead a regional team, partner with Communications, Marketing, Legal, and Operations, and act as a senior external affairs representative to elevate QTS’s