Economic Development Program Manager
Economic Development Program Manager
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Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!
Who We Are:
Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our worldclass data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forwardthinking data centers.QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our companys culture innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable resourceful and mission driven. Together we do great things.
Who You Are & The Impact You Will Have:
The Economic Development Program Manager is responsible for supporting the pursuit analysis negotiation and fulfillment of economic development projects associated with QTSs strategic growth and initiatives. They will be responsible for managing diligence fulfillment and reporting on projects including program specific criticalpath timelines obligations and liabilities. The Economic Development Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Public Policy and Economic Development to facilitate interdepartmental teaming activities oversee community outreach activities and direct strategic communication efforts associated with their endeavors.
What You Will Do:
Identify evaluate negotiate and conduct fulfillment activities for economic development projects that support the QTSs strategic growth and economic differentiation.
Manage reporting on active development and operationalized projects monitoring timelines and coordinating interdepartmental support functions.
Work with the crossfunctional QTS teams to create a datadriven business plan for tax incentive fulfillment liability mitigation and utilization in support of QTSs development and leasing activities.
Design and execute community outreach and strategic communication efforts to ensure effective community support and stakeholder engagement on economic development initiatives.
Manage outreach to relevant stakeholders including business owners government officials industry organizations and community organizations to build coalitions and drive projects to completion.
Advise QTS and customer teams on enrollment participation and reporting activities.
Provide strategic guidance on lease negotiations and customer interactions.
Facilitate compliance activities and conduct regulatory monitoring in support of ongoing programs.
Create and oversee scalable repeatable processes and procedures.
Ensure that all economic development initiatives are executed in an ethical manner.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
- Bachelors degree in economics business administration related field or professional equivalency.
- Three or more years of experience in economic development public policy community development or a related field.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving and analytical skills required to correctly frame and guide critical decisions and ensure delivery of successful projects.
- Excellent written and presentation communication skills with the capacity to articulate complex technical topics to varying customer audiences.
Nice To Have:
- Three or more years of experience with hyperscale data center development projects.
- PMP Certified
Total Rewards:
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical dental vision life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible 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 benets.
- 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
