QTS
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice to have
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Compensation
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Every employee is equity eligible and owners of the company
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Military Benefits Package
Company info
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
- 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.
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