Executive Vice President, External Affairs
Who we are:
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As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.
The Executive Vice President, External Affairs is responsible for developing and executing external affairs strategy for the Mega Site Build platform across all regions, shaping the enterprise-level policy, regulatory, and reputational positioning that protects and advances the company’s portfolio of projects.
This executive oversees government relations, legislative advocacy, economic development, community engagement and provides oversight of campaign management across all regions, enabling the Mega Site Build platform's growth, development, operations, and long-term reputation. The role will also support the Texas Region.
Reporting directly to the Chief External Affairs Officer, the Executive Vice President serves as a member of the executive leadership team and leads the external affairs organization for the Mega Site Build platform, including senior leaders, regional campaign teams, project-based teams, and external advisors.
The role partners closely with the Executive Team and leaders across Communications, Marketing, Legal, Development, Energy Strategy, and Operations to advance enterprise priorities, support market expansion, and drive strategic advocacy initiatives across the platform and all regional markets.
This leader will build and maintain trusted relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulatory agencies, economic development partners, community leaders, industry stakeholders, and internal business partners in every region where the platform operates, while also supporting the Texas Region. Success in the role requires executive presence, political acumen, sound judgment, enterprise-level strategic vision, and a campaign-oriented mindset that combines strategic planning, disciplined execution, campaign team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and coalition-building to advance the Mega Site Build platform business objectives and strengthen its position as a trusted community and industry partner.
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What You Will Do:**
· Develop and lead a comprehensive external affairs strategy for the Texas Region and Mega Site Build platform across all regions, aligned with enterprise growth, development, operational, reputational, and public policy objectives, with executive accountability for outcomes.
· Lead integrated advocacy campaigns at the state, regional, and local levels to influence policy outcomes, mitigate enterprise risk, and secure the policy environment and approvals needed to support Mega Site Build platform market expansion and project delivery.
· Provide oversight of campaign management across all regions, leading campaign team leaders and managers and setting standards for campaign planning, messaging, resourcing, coordination, and performance measurement to ensure regional campaigns are aligned with enterprise platform priorities.
· Direct, develop, and scale a high-performing external affairs organization of senior leaders and teams across all regions, establishing clear priorities, accountability measures, performance expectations, succession plans, and professional development opportunities.
· Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Chief External Affairs Officer, and senior executives on political, regulatory, community...
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