QTS Data Centers

Regional Manager, Economic Development

US TX Irving 1 DC1

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 5 days ago

RESTProject ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsRenewable Energy

About the role

About QTS It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader.
As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

Manage and coordinate economic development workstreams for QTS' domestic site selection and expansion activities, supporting projects end-to-end - from stakeholder mapping, positioning, and messaging through agreement execution and post-deal partnership and value stewardship.
Manage economic development due diligence and engagement for approximately 10-15 sites simultaneously, building relationships with local stakeholders and developing tailored economic development plans and collateral that strengthen QTS' market position.
Support project teams throughout the deal-flow process, advising on the economic development aspects of deal structures and the social return on investment they generate.
Maintain in-depth situational awareness of political, economic, and policy factors that may affect QTS' business and economic development activities.
Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to engage in broader strategic dialogue with the business while also rolling up his/her sleeves to drive projects to completion.

experience with state and local legislative and regulatory processes, and the ability to analyze legislative and policy proposals and their implications for QTS.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, matrixed environment.

Experience in, or knowledge of, the data center industry and/or analogous capital-intensive sectors such as energy, or utilities is a strong plus.
A Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential is a plus.

Intellect and insight, combined with strong subject-matter knowledge, situational awareness, and executive presence.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to report on key metrics and insights to leaders.
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent time-management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
A self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on tasks to completion.
It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way.

Identify, quantify, and negotiate market-specific economic development packages on behalf of QTS and its customers, structuring economic development agreements that extend beyond traditional tax incentives - including community investment plans and workforce development projects - to drive local impact and shared economic outcomes for both QTS and host communities.
Build and sustain meaningful relationships with key stakeholders across Texas and the Southwest, including local and state government, policymakers, economic development organizations, customers, industry coalitions, and community and non-governmental organizations.
At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

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