Job Description

The Economic Development Program Manager is responsible for supporting the pursuit, analysis, negotiation, and fulfillment of economic development projects associated with QTS’s strategic growth and initiatives. They will be responsible for managing diligence, fulfillment, and reporting on projects – including program specific critical-path 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. Responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and conducting fulfillment activities for economic development projects that support QTS's strategic growth and economic differentiation; managing reporting on active development and operationalized projects, monitoring timelines, and coordinating interdepartmental support functions; working with cross-functional QTS teams to create a data-driven business plan for tax incentive fulfillment, liability mitigation, and utilization in support of development and leasing activities; designing and executing community outreach and strategic communication efforts to ensure effective community support and stakeholder engagement; managing outreach to relevant stakeholders including business owners, government officials, industry organizations, and community organizations to build coalitions and drive projects to completion; advising QTS and customer teams on enrollment, participation, and reporting activities; providing strategic guidance on lease negotiations and customer interactions; facilitating compliance activities and conducting regulatory monitoring; creating and overseeing scalable, repeatable processes and procedures; and ensuring all economic development initiatives are executed ethically. Requirements include a Bachelor's 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; strong problem solving and analytical skills; excellent written and presentation communication skills. Nice to have: three or more years of experience with hyperscale data center development projects and PMP certification. The role is eligible for a competitive benefits package and is bonus eligible.

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