Military Talent Program Manager

Who we are:

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. 

Who You Are

At QTS, our Military Talent Program Manager is a strategic relationship builder, program leader, and internal champion for military-connected talent. You thrive on creating programs that deliver measurable business value and, just as importantly, getting leaders excited about using them.

You are comfortable operating at the intersection of Talent Acquisition, program management, business development, and internal consulting. You know how to build credibility with leaders, understand their workforce needs, and translate military experience into talent solutions that help them solve real hiring challenges.

This role requires someone who can move beyond simply managing a program. You will actively sell the value of military talent internally, build relationships with hiring leaders, create demand for the program, and partner with Talent Acquisition to convert that demand into hiring opportunities for SkillBridge participants, veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses, including SpouseWork talent.

The Impact You Will Have

As the Military Talent Program Manager, you will lead QTS's military talent hiring program and help expand military-connected talent as a strategic pipeline for the organization.

You will serve as the primary internal advocate and subject matter expert for the program, partnering closely with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify opportunities where military talent can address workforce needs.

A significant part of your role will be internal business development. You will proactively engage leaders across QTS, understand their talent needs, present military hiring solutions, overcome barriers or misconceptions, and create excitement around engaging with our team to hire SkillBridge and military-spouse talent.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement QTS's military talent hiring program, including SkillBridge, veteran, transitioning service member, and military-spouse talent initiatives.
• Serve as the champion for military hiring, proactively engaging business leaders and hiring managers to demonstrate how military-connected talent can help solve their workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand current and future workforce needs and identify roles, teams, and skill sets that align well with military-connected talent.
• Create a strong internal pipeline of hiring-manager engagement by promoting the program, conducting targeted outreach, and generating opportunities for Talent Acquisition to introduce qualified military candidates.
• Consult with leaders who are unfamiliar with SkillBridge or military talent, helping them understand transferable skills, program value, and potential talent solutions.
• Partner closely with recruiters and Talent Acquisition leaders to translate business demand into actionable military talent pipelines and hiring strategies.
• Develop and manage relationships with military talent organizations, transition programs, military installations, community partners, and other external organizations that can strengthen QTS's military talent pipeline.
• Develop and maintain program goals, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
• Track program performance, including leader engagement, hiring opportunities created, pipeline activity, candidate conversion, and hiring outcomes, and regularly present results and recommendations to leadership.
• Partner on military-focused employer-branding and talent-marketing initiatives that strengthen awareness of QTS as an employer for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
• Continuously evaluate the program and recommend new partnerships, campaigns, processes, and opportunities that increase its reach and business impact.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Sales, Program Management, Military/Veteran Programs, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in program management, talent acquisition, recruiting, business development, sales, military talent programs, or a similar role.

The Skills to Get You There

• Ability to understand business challenges, identify talent solutions, articulate value, and influence leaders to take action.
• Demonstrated ability to take a program, service, or solution and build internal adoption and engagement around it.
• Military recruiting, veteran hiring, SkillBridge, military-transition, or military-spouse employment experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, or military/community partnerships is preferred.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to translate military hiring programs into clear business value.
• Ability to build, execute, measure, and continuously improve a strategic talent program.
• Comfortable proactively identifying opportunities, building relationships, generating internal demand, and driving adoption.
• Understanding of recruiting processes, candidate pipelines, workforce planning, and hiring-manager engagement.
• Understanding of military skills, transitioning service members, SkillBridge, veterans, and military-spouse talent populations.
• Ability to effectively partner with Talent Acquisition, People Services, business leaders, hiring managers, and external organizations.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location.  The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

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, 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
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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.

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