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Manager, Project Management - Community Engagement

QTS Data Centers

US KS Overland Park College, United States

Full Time

Posted November 8, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 9, 2026
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Job Description

· Design and implement an enterprise community engagement framework that defines when, how, and why QTS engages communities and partners across markets.

Requirements

The Manager, Project Management – Community Engagement leads the planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional programs that advance QTS’s community engagement strategy across multiple markets. This role manages long‑term, high‑impact programs composed of multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining operational continuity during change.
Reporting to the VP of Community Engagement, the role partners closely with Government Relations & External Affairs and cross‑functional teams including Utility, Marketing, Sustainability, Development, and Pre‑Development. The Manager establishes scalable frameworks, governance, and metrics that guide when and how QTS engages communities and partners where it builds and operates.
This position requires strong program and change management capability, the ability to influence across and up the organization, and accountability for budgets, resources, risk mitigation, and delivery quality. Success in the role depends on sound judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to create structure, consistency, and measurable impact in dynamic environments.
Master’s degree in business, finance, operations, or a related field.
Experience developing business cases, including cost/benefit analysis, NPV, and current/future‑state assessments.
Prior experience leading programs across multiple geographies or business cycles.
Knowledge of industry best practices in community engagement, infrastructure development, or regulated environments.
PMP, Six Sigma, or equivalent project/program management certification.
Experience driving organizational change adoption at scale.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex topics to diverse audiences, including executives.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and create structure and clarity.
Strong time management and execution discipline, delivering results independently and through teams.
Self‑motivated, continuous learner with the ability to quickly expand technical and interpersonal capabilities.
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
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program