Quality Technology Services, LLC
Project Manager II – Implementation
Quality Technology Services, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011
Overview
The
Project Manager
II
–
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Oversight and direction of site readiness/coordination with facilities.
Gathering and reporting information in all levels.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Project Management principles
Proficient understanding of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity
Proficient understanding of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server components, storage, and virtualization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four or more years of project management experience possessing strong technical and management skills.
PMP or Agile certification
ITIL Certification
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity
Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
Experience in project managing customer migrations
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.
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:
Know Your Rights (English) (Know Your Rights text only)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (text only)
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.
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
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Project Manager
II
–
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Oversight and direction of site readiness/coordination with facilities.
Gathering and reporting information in all levels.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management or other related field or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of IT, Project Management, service delivery or customer relationship management experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Knowledge of Project Management principles
Proficient understanding of data center/critical environment concepts, such as space, power, cooling and connectivity
Proficient understanding of technologies found within data center architecture, such as routers, switches, firewalls, server components, storage, and virtualization.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four or more years of project management experience possessing strong technical and management skills.
PMP or Agile certification
ITIL Certification
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Experience with Project Management applications such as MS Project or Clarity
Prior experience working in a Data Center environment
Experience in project managing customer migrations
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.
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:
Know Your Rights (English) (Know Your Rights text only)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (text only)
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.
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
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