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Quality Technology Services, LLC Utility Engagement Program Manager in Phoenix, Arizona
Who You Are: (Job Summary)
The Utility Engagement Program Manager is responsible for executing early‑stage power engagement and coordinating with utilities across QTS’s North American footprint. This role ensures that utility capacity is evaluated, scoped, and secured to support data center development by performing power market research, conducting site power due diligence, preparing and advancing power applications, negotiating power‑related agreements in partnership with the Energy Team, and supporting strategic utility engagement activities.
This position collaborates extensively with pre‑development, utility delivery, energy procurement, operations, sales, and development teams to align power availability with customer and project needs.
This is an individual‑contributor role without people‑management responsibilities but requires operating at a high level of cross‑functional leadership and influence.
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)
Strategic Utility Engagement
Lead direct engagement with power utilities across the North American portfolio to support new sites, expansions, and long‑range capacity planning.
Develop, plan and maintain utility engagement strategies , including call trees, contact plans, and relationship‑management workflows.
Power Due Diligence & Market Intelligence
Conduct power market intelligence , including rate structures, interconnection processes, transmission constraints, and long‑lead infrastructure considerations.
Perform site‑level power due diligence for prospective campuses, including evaluating transmission access, anticipated timelines, study requirements, fees, and risks.
Contract and Agreement Execution
Support the Energy Team in the pursuit, negotiation, and execution of power contracts , including ESAs, PPAs, LEAs, and utility‑specific service agreements.
Prepare and advance executive summaries, applications, and contracting packages to align with QTS Delegation of Authority and Legal requirements.
Track and report on power contract, study, and application status for all North American sites.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate with Pre‑Development, Utility Delivery, Energy, Development, Legal, and Sales to:
Align utility timelines with customer load ramps
Support cost forecasting and CIAC requirements
Ensure all documentation aligns to engineering, legal, and commercial needs
Provide technical and commercial input into site selection, master planning, and long‑term portfolio planning .
Capacity Planning & Portfolio Support
Partner with internal teams to support power capacity management , including load ramps at new sites and transmission capacity considerations at existing sites.
Maintain up-to-date data in utility trackers, dashboards, and market intelligence resources.
What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, energy management, business, or equivalent professional experience.
Seven or more years of experience in utility, energy, or large‑load infrastructure projects.
Experience engaging directly with utilities and ISOs/RTOs, including familiarity with application processes and contract negotiations.
Ability to travel up to 40–50% as needed to support utility relationships and site diligence.
Demonstrated experience collaborating across multiple internal functions and working with senior‑level stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract considerations.
Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
7 or more years of experience building and maintaining utility industry relationships.
Background in large‑scale transmission / distribution assessments , including feasibility studies and project scoping.
Familiarity with the utility study process , interconnection requirements, and service‑agreement structures.
Experience supporting negotiation or development of ESAs, PPAs, or LEAs.
Understanding of energy markets, renewable procurement, and large‑load transmission planning.
Experience supporting a large, multi‑site portfolio of development projects.
Other Key Skills: (KSAs)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to brief executives and prepare clear summaries.
Strong negotiating and relationship‑building skills with utility partners and internal teams.
Ability to influence cross-functional groups without direct authority.
Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities in a high‑growth environment.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high‑quality work under tight timelines.
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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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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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