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Quality Technology Services, LLC Director, Event Operations in Overland Park, Kansas
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Who We Are:
It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are among the most highly trusted in the industry, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital evolution.
“Data centers are experiencing once-in-a-generation demand growth, driven by cloud adoption and the AI revolution,” said Jon Gray, President & COO of Blackstone, the investment strength behind QTS.
As AI drives the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world’s economy for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates sophisticated data centers.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are:
You are a visionary leader with a passion for creating memorable and impactful events. Your expertise in event operations allows you to seamlessly implement and lead the creative design of all company-hosted and attended events.
The Impact You Will Have:
As the Director of Event Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success and reputation of QTS through meticulously planned and executed events. Working directly with the C-Suite, your leadership will directly impact the alignment of event strategies with QTS’s mission and goals, ensuring that every event fosters community.
What You Will Do:
The Director leads the design and centralized event planning team in collaboration with leadership, which aligns with QTS’s mission and goals.
Develop event reporting processes and tools to work cross-functionally to assess and improve event management and deployment.
The Director leads the teams responsible for coordinating industry events and consults on events as needed. Has full responsibility and accountability for high-profile, C-level events.
Leads Events team to administer all phases of the event department, including but not limited to planning, logistics, Run of Show, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures.
Ability to suggest new and industry-leading trends and present to C-suite creative and innovative events for internal and external audiences.
Run team meetings to establish a working relationship across the organization and lead team members through regular check ins
Building out pre and post event processes and leads support.
Developing event ROI model and managing event programs budget for individual events, ensuring compliance with QTS policies and processes.
Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
Produce and manage “Run of Show” at events.
Lead the purchasing process and delivery of products for C-Suite, Sales and Facility teams through a variety of vendors.
Oversee swag inventory and ensure appropriate levels by leading the sourcing suppliers, managing the fulfillment house, and overseeing the distribution of all promotional inventory.
Source innovative and high-end gifts for CEO level clients
Implement new tools to facilitate swag distribution.
Travel as necessary to attend major QTS hosted events and tradeshows (approximately 40%)
What You Will Need to be Successful:
Bachelor’s degree or professional equivalent experience
Five plus years of management experience directly supervising an event planning function and team.
Ten plus years’ experience managing special events, conference centers, stadium facilities, and/or similar large-scale, revenue-generating venue.
The Perks (and these are just a few!):
QRest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club award trip eligibility
Paid volunteer days
Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance
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.
The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
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.
QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.
We are powered by people.
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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
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