Vice President, Energy and Sustainability
Who we are:
It's pretty 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 supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
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.
The impact you will have:
As the Vice President, Utility Innovation & Sustainability you will play a critical role in in our sustainability communications and reporting. This role will help ensure internal compliance as well as benchmark QTS against competitors un the utility innovation space.
What you will need to be successful:
• Management and analysis of firm's ESG data across funds and Business Units.
• Responsible for oversight and reporting of ESG related disclosures where applicable; annual ESG report, TCFD report, and 10-K/10 report.
• Work across Corporate Affairs and Finance to create and implement disclosure controls and procedures.
• Ensure data sources used in reporting ESG disclosures are strategic and tactical and develop business requirements.
• Subject matter expert on ESG disclosures, keeping current on evolving disclosure trends in the industry, connecting with peer company network and advising and evaluating impact of emerging regulation.
• Ensure that ESG disclosure requirements are properly vetted and implemented in a well-controlled process from an end-to-end perspective.
• Review all public and internal ESG disclosures to ensure and information materially accurate and produced in a well-controlled process.
• Coordinating internal audits or other external reviews of the information within Blackstone's ESG disclosures.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with Business Units on ESG disclosures and any related implications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in business management, construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Review and reporting on customer and peer ESG data.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate future opportunities and challenges and commitment to achieving measurable results.
• 10+ years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ten or more years in a communications role for accounting or legal departments.
• Experience with government emissions auditing.
• Focus on Energy, Carbon, Water ESG reporting and programs.
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)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Apply Now
Apply Now
It's pretty 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 supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
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.
The impact you will have:
As the Vice President, Utility Innovation & Sustainability you will play a critical role in in our sustainability communications and reporting. This role will help ensure internal compliance as well as benchmark QTS against competitors un the utility innovation space.
What you will need to be successful:
• Management and analysis of firm's ESG data across funds and Business Units.
• Responsible for oversight and reporting of ESG related disclosures where applicable; annual ESG report, TCFD report, and 10-K/10 report.
• Work across Corporate Affairs and Finance to create and implement disclosure controls and procedures.
• Ensure data sources used in reporting ESG disclosures are strategic and tactical and develop business requirements.
• Subject matter expert on ESG disclosures, keeping current on evolving disclosure trends in the industry, connecting with peer company network and advising and evaluating impact of emerging regulation.
• Ensure that ESG disclosure requirements are properly vetted and implemented in a well-controlled process from an end-to-end perspective.
• Review all public and internal ESG disclosures to ensure and information materially accurate and produced in a well-controlled process.
• Coordinating internal audits or other external reviews of the information within Blackstone's ESG disclosures.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with Business Units on ESG disclosures and any related implications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in business management, construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Review and reporting on customer and peer ESG data.
• Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate future opportunities and challenges and commitment to achieving measurable results.
• 10+ years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ten or more years in a communications role for accounting or legal departments.
• Experience with government emissions auditing.
• Focus on Energy, Carbon, Water ESG reporting and programs.
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)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Apply Now
Apply Now