Role Description The Network Planning & Delivery Lead Analyst will support in scaling QTS' European data centre network connectivity portfolio. The primary function is day-to-day planning, analysis, and delivery: - Network due diligence - Carrier engagement - Commercial negotiation - Solution design - Cost analysis - Procurement - Contract lifecycle management - Coordination through to operational handover This role operates autonomously across a growing portfolio of campuses, using data-driven insight to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the delivery lifecycle. The role holds delegated authority to lead carrier and supplier engagements on contracts exceeding $15M through to executive sign-off, and acts as a regional representative of Network Planning & Delivery - interfacing with Technology Leadership up to and including CTO, and executive sponsors at VP level and above. Alongside this, the role will support the design and implementation of an end-to-end delivery platform consolidating planning and delivery workflows into a single governed system across US and Europe. QTS will consider remote working for this opportunity alongside people based in Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Finland. Qualifications - Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) or equivalent advanced degree/professional experience - 8+ years in connectivity infrastructure, telecoms, data centre environments, or related technical/operational disciplines - 5+ years in delivery, programme, or project management, managing concurrent workstreams, dependencies, milestones, and stakeholder reporting across multiple regions - 3+ years managing carrier, supplier, or third-party provider relationships, including commercial negotiation, proposal evaluation, contract management, and coordination - Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end planning and delivery of connectivity infrastructure, from viability through to operational handover - Demonstrated experience leading and negotiating commercial engagements at or above $15M in total value, including evaluation, recommendation, and progression through internal governance and approval processes - Demonstrated experience with contract lifecycle management, including MSAs, SoWs, amendments, commercial terms review, and milestone-based payment structures - Demonstrated experience managing and reconciling budgets of $1M+, including PO issuance, invoice validation, forecast tracking, and variance reporting - Demonstrated experience representing a technical or delivery function in senior leadership forums, investment reviews, and executive-level stakeholder engagement - Demonstrated experience in data analysis and reporting, interrogating delivery and operational data, identifying trends, and producing actionable recommendations for leadership - Proficiency in platform and reporting tooling such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint, or equivalent - Solid understanding of procurement processes, requisition, invoicing, budget impact, and forecasting - Excellent written and verbal communication, able to produce investment-grade documentation and present to senior leadership - Proven ability to operate autonomously at senior level, self-directing across concurrent workstreams, regions, and time zones, with minimal day-to-day oversight and accountability for outcome Requirements - PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification - Experience designing and configuring delivery or project management platforms, building workflows, automations, dashboards, and reporting structures - Familiarity with European carrier markets, regional providers, and regulatory environments - Understanding of end-to-end infrastructure delivery lifecycles and stage-gated frameworks - Exposure to large-scale data centre development and campus connectivity models - Proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques, statistical modelling, and predictive analytics - Experience with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Workday, or Jira Benefits - 25 days annual leave and public holidays - 32 paid volunteering hours per year - Salary sacrifice pension scheme - Employer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependents - Life assurance - Illness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protection - Employee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibility - This role is bonus and equity eligible Company Description 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