Regional Manager, Economic Development

QTS Data Centers

US TX Irving 1 DC1, United States

Full Time

Posted July 17, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Power Generation

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

The Regional Manager, Economic Development, supports QTS’ economic development activities across the Texas and Southwest regions, partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance project execution, strengthen QTS’ competitive position, and deliver measurable value to the communities that host QTS’ da

Key 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.
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.
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.

Requirements

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