Vice President, Enterprise Programs

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 Vice President, Enterprise Program Office (EPO) is a senior executive responsible for advancing enterprise-wide execution of the company’s most critical strategic and transformational priorities. As the leader of the EPO, you will drive portfolio visibility, governance, direct program leadership, execution excellence, and organizational alignment across the business.

As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to executive leadership, you will work across business units and corporate functions to connect strategy to execution, facilitate informed decision-making, and ensure the organization’s most critical and strategically prioritized initiatives are aligned, governed, actively managed, delivered & adopted effectively.

In addition to overseeing the enterprise portfolio, this role leads the program management of the company’s highest-priority initiatives and establishes the methodologies, standards, tools, and capabilities that strengthen program management excellence across the organization.

The VP, Enterprise Program Office serves as a connector across the business, partnering with leaders in Technology, Operations, Finance, People Services, and other corporate functions to drive alignment, remove barriers to execution, and strengthen the organization’s ability to consistently deliver its most important business initiatives.

 
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)  

Enterprise Portfolio, Program & Execution Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing Enterprise Program Office (EPO) that owns portfolio and program management for the organization's highest-priority strategic and transformational initiatives.

• Lead prioritization, planning, and portfolio reviews with executive leaders to weigh competing demands, align resources and capacity, and focus effort on the initiatives with the greatest strategic value.

• Directly lead and oversee critical cross-functional programs and work with executive sponsors, business and technology leaders to set delivery strategies, governance, integrated plans, and success measures.

• Run disciplined program management across planning, dependency and risk management, issue resolution, stakeholder engagement, change coordination, and benefits realization.

• Hold teams accountable for delivery outcomes, act as the escalation point for complex initiatives, and remove barriers to execution.

• Set up and maintain a central repository tool for tracking & reporting on initiatives. Deliver consistent reporting that provides leaders with clear visibility into project plans, milestones, status, risks, dependencies, and business outcomes.

• Define and implement enterprise standards, methods, templates, and best practices for program and portfolio management to make delivery more predictable, transparent, and consistent.

• Coach program managers and initiative leaders, assess the organization's program management maturity, and build a lasting capability across the business.

• Champion a culture of strong execution and continuous improvement across business and technology teams that supports cohesive, enterprise-wide progress.

Governance & Executive Enablement

• Establish and lead enterprise governance forums, executive steering committees, portfolio review processes, and executive operating cadences.

• Deliver executive reporting, strategic insights, and recommendations that support timely, informed decision-making.

• Drive accountability for the successful execution of the organization’s highest-priority initiatives, ensuring milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes are actively managed and transparent.

• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional issues and enterprise dependencies that could affect strategic priorities.

• Foster alignment among business and functional leaders while accelerating decision velocity and organizational effectiveness.

Organizational Planning & Collaboration

• Partner with leaders across business units and corporate functions to assess capacity, execution readiness, and organizational priorities.

• Support annual planning, strategic roadmapping, and enterprise goal-setting processes as needed.

• Facilitate alignment across teams while helping leaders navigate competing priorities and organizational dependencies.

• Act as a trusted advisor and connector across the organization, driving collaboration in support of enterprise objectives.

• Improve the organization’s ability to execute by strengthening coordination, prioritization, program management, tooling/reporting, and delivery disciplines.

What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)   

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Operations, or a related field 

• 13+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 10+ years in enterprise program/portfolio management, PMO leadership, strategic execution, transformation, or related disciplines, with a proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives that deliver enterprise-wide impact and 4+ years direct supervisory experience. 

• Proven experience building or leading an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or similar function, and directly leading complex, cross-functional programs with executive teams to deliver business outcomes. 

• Proven success building scalable PMO standards, institutionalizing program methodologies, governance, and executive reporting that raise delivery maturity. 

• Experience leading program teams on large-scale transformation initiatives and aligning senior leaders without direct authority. 

• Experience building and leading high-performing teams and developing future leaders. 

Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)   

• MBA or other advanced graduate degree 

• One or more of the following certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), SAFe certification, Prosci Change Management certification 

• Experience in high-growth, complex environments such as technology, telecommunications, data centers, or professional services, including supporting executive teams through rapid scaling or transformation. 

• Experience leading large-scale technology and transformation programs (ERP, cloud, data, cybersecurity, digital) and setting up enterprise governance, operating models, PMO Centers of Excellence, or Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) platforms. 

• Experience developing reporting for and/or engaging with the most senior-level executive leaders, including (but not limited to) the board, C-suite, executive advisors, etc. 

Other Key Skills: (KSAs) [KSAs are dynamic as the team develops]

• Executive Influence & Relationship Building: Builds trusted relationships, influences decisions, and aligns stakeholders across business units, corporate functions, and leadership teams. 

• Enterprise Program & Portfolio Management: Brings deep expertise in enterprise portfolio governance, strategic program leadership, prioritization, dependency management, risk management, and benefits realization, with the ability to oversee large-scale cross-functional execution while maintaining alignment to enterprise priorities. 

• Program Management Excellence: Establishes and scales program management methodologies, governance frameworks, delivery standards, tools, and best practices that improve execution consistency, transparency, accountability, and business outcomes. 

• Governance & Decision Support: Designs governance models, facilitates executive decision-making, and drives accountability across complex initiatives. 

• Talent Leadership: Attracts, develops, and leads high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive, performance-oriented culture.