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About the Role

The Network Planning & Delivery Lead Analyst supports the scaling of QTS' European data centre network connectivity portfolio through planning, analysis, and delivery. This role involves network due diligence, carrier engagement, commercial negotiation, solution design, cost analysis, procurement, contract lifecycle management, and coordination through to operational handover. The role operates autonomously, using data-driven insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. It holds delegated authority for leading carrier and supplier engagements on contracts exceeding $15M and acts as a regional representative interfacing with Technology Leadership up to the CTO and executive sponsors at VP level and above. Additionally, the role supports the design and implementation of an end-to-end delivery platform for planning and delivery workflows across the US and Europe.

Responsibilities

Track and manage the active European Network delivery portfolio, including milestones, risks, deviations, blockers, and real-time dashboards.
Conduct network connectivity viability and interconnection assessments for new and existing sites.
Lead carrier engagement across European markets, including NDAs, RFP issuance, proposal evaluation, commercial negotiation, and relationship management.
Lead carrier and supplier engagements on contracts exceeding $15M, owning negotiation, commercial evaluation, and recommendation through to executive sign-off.
Own contract lifecycle activity for carrier engagements, including MSAs, SoWs, amendments, and milestone-based payment structures.
Manage circuit/service procurement end-to-end, coordinating with internal teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and to-spec delivery.
Reconcile connectivity delivery budgets in excess of $1M per site, including PO issuance, invoice validation, forecast tracking, and variance reporting.
Develop strategic carrier and supplier relationships across European markets, providing market intelligence.
Produce investment-grade due diligence documentation, cost analyses, and executive summaries.
Represent the Network Planning & Development function in leadership forums, investment reviews, and cross-regional programme meetings.
Capture and analyse planning and delivery data to identify trends and inefficiencies, recommending and implementing process improvements.
Map and analyse existing workflows, identifying gaps, dependencies, and consolidation opportunities.
Configure and maintain the delivery platform using Microsoft tooling (Power Platform, SharePoint, Planner) and/or Smartsheet.
Support governance rollout and platform adoption across US and European teams.
Proactively identify changes to existing processes, policies, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline delivery processes and deliver high-quality end-to-end connectivity solutions.
Craft polished and professional written communications to convey complex findings and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Requirements

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
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
Periodic travel (up to 10–20%) for site visits, carrier meetings, and team collaboration

Skills

Connectivity infrastructure
Telecommunications
Data centre environments
Delivery management
Programme management
Project management
Carrier relationship management
Supplier relationship management
Commercial negotiation
Proposal evaluation
Contract management
Coordination
End-to-end planning
End-to-end delivery
Budget management
Data analysis
Reporting
Smartsheet
Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
SharePoint
Procurement processes
Written communication
Verbal communication
Autonomous operation
PMP certification
PRINCE2 certification
Delivery platform configuration
Workflow automation
Dashboard creation
European carrier markets
Infrastructure delivery lifecycles
Stage-gated frameworks
Large-scale data centre development
Campus connectivity models
Advanced data analysis techniques
Statistical modelling
Predictive analytics
Salesforce
ServiceNow
Workday
Jira

Location

Ireland
Netherlands
Spain
Italy
Finland
Remote

Work Type

Remote
Onsite

Experience Level

8+ years
5+ years
3+ years
Senior level

Education Level

Master's degree (MBA or equivalent)
Equivalent advanced degree/professional experience

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
Bonus and equity eligible
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
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

About the Company

QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, empowering customers' strategic growth initiatives through world-class data centers.
The company is at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation, driven by AI and cloud technologies.
QTS is committed to connecting the globe for good, designing, building, and operating advanced data centers worldwide.
The company is dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions.
QTS is a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, uniquely positioned for ambitious growth and innovation.
QTS is Powered by People, with team members who are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact.

Equal Opportunity

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.