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The Project Manage r I - Implementation is part of a dynamic team tasked with provisioning custom data center, colocation, critical facilities management, and managed services for our customer base within the QTS product portfolio. For this customer-facing role, the candidate will be required to implement complex solutions while creating and improving business processes and procedures. The candidate should be a highly-organized self-starter and be able to operate effectively within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

• Understanding the client’s business objectives and delivering a plan to successfully implement a client while meeting all business objectives.

• Coordinates with Sales, Facilities, Networking, Engineering and Purchasing to ensure that deliverables are met on time

• Manages multiple projects with large/complex scope in a deadline-driven environment and completes projects on time.

• Responsible for project planning, review/status meetings with customers.

• Manage customer relationship from post-sales through completion of implementation.

• Develops project Plan timelines identifying applicable phases, tasks, resources and dates to drive all project schedules.

• Develops and actively manages project schedules and status, achieving timely delivery of high-quality projects schedules on time.

• Collaborates with team managers to identify project approach, deliverables, tasks and resources required to complete a project, specifically as it pertains to technical tasks and deliverables.

• Continuously review processes and improve as necessary to drive efficiencies throughout the provisioning lifecycle.

• Gathering and reporting information in all levels.

• Oversight and direction of site readiness / coordination with facilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Business, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience

• Three or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

• Knowledge of Project Management principles

• Basic understanding of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of Project Management experience possessing strong technical and management skills

• CAPM or PMP certification

• ITIL certification

• Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity

• Prior experience working in a Data Center environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management

• Strong facilitation skills

• Strong communication, organization, and management skills

• Strong time management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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:

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The pay transparency policy is available here:

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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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• 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