Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4) The **Senior Manager, Network Planning & Development** role is responsible for connectivity requirements gathering, fiber due diligence and documentation, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations with fiber providers. Collaborates with program managers specializing in data center & network infrastructure and will need to leverage strong business acumen and technically versatility. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Establish a repeatable fiber due diligence program for Europe supporting both QTS & Blackstone driven data center development projects. + Owns customer requirements gathering and documentation to pre-qualify sites for particular use cases. + Works collaboratively with parallel teams inside QTS’ and Blackstone, fiber providers, and customers to create best in class connectivity solutions that are intuitive, cost effective, well designed, and easily digestible. + Lead business meetings, identify and communicate connectivity challenges that are uncertain, costly, or potentially unsolvable. + Creates and manages a consistent output for connectivity solutions across Europe projects and communicates regularly with parallel teams and executive leadership. + Vendor management at the technical, business and executive level across all European fiber providers. + Other duties as assigned. **BASIC QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the telecom, datacenter, or cloud infrastructure industries. + Experience and understanding of metro, long-haul, & submarine networks throughout EU. + Able to articulate Data Center fiber connectivity development best practices, solves for complex engineering and diversity requirements, identify challenges & risks to the business. + Able to interpret and evaluate relevant technical addenda in telecom contracts. + Familiar with basic financial modeling to evaluate and model deal structures (fiber leases, Dedicated Internet leases, IRU’s, etc.). + The ability to document your decisions and recommendations to internal technical leadership as well as VPs, SVPs, and C-suite. + A high degree of organization and ability to manage multiple, competing priorities. + Able to travel for site due diligence trips and industry conferences as needed. + Proficient in Smartsheet, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Earth, Fiber Locator, Peering DB, & project management software. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES** + Technical Project Management (preferably PMP or equivalent). + Data management, automation & implementation. + Network engineering & architecture best practices. + Considerable experience and organic knowledge of the European fiber networks. + Strong, existing supplier relationships with European fiber providers. + Deep understanding of layers 1-4 of the OSI model. + Bid management, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations. + Mentoring and team development. + Risk identification & mitigation. + Operational excellence. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we’d like to invite you to join us. 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 for primary and secondary caregivers + Military Benefits Package + QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program + QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents + QTS Crisis Fund + Wellness Program + Tuition Reimbursement Program 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. 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