Platform Enablement Specialist

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Ashburn, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Design and deliver multi-format end-user training for a custom mobile (iOS) and web operations platform. Collaborate with product, BA, and QA teams to create, update, and version learning content, run live sessions, gather feedback, track competency metrics, and support go-lives with up to 25–30% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

Who You Are

As a Platform Enablement Specialist, you are a motivated and organized individual, that enjoys working in an ever-changing environment and has a keen eye for attention to detail. As someone who is motivated and ready to learn new skills in a fast paced and growing industry, you enjoy connecting dots for others and providing them with the knowledge and expertise in the technology they use to be successful. This person will focus on efficiency, organization, and strong communication to ensure smooth daily operations of the platform assigned.

The Impact You Will Have

The Platform Enablement Specialist at QTS, is a person that spends time both behind the scenes and with end-users understanding technology and educating others on how best to leverage the technology for their needs. By being a part of the buildout of new and existing platforms, you will have the opportunity to speak for your end-users, advocating for changes, enhancements, and process improvements to make our technology the gold standard.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

· Design, develop, and deliver end-user enablement programs for a custom operations platform across iOS (iPhone and iPad) and web — tailored to data center technicians, operations managers, and support staff.

· Collaborate closely with product and business analysis teams to stay ahead of upcoming releases, sprint deliverables, and feature changes so learning materials are always current.

· Develop multi-format educational assets including quick reference guides, interactive walkthroughs, video demos, and hands-on lab exercises for mobile and web contexts.

· Facilitate live enablement sessions — both in-person and virtual — adapting content to varied technical literacy levels across operational staff.

· Maintain a content library in coordination with the Marketing team that is version-controlled and updated alongside each sprint release cycle.

· Partner with the BA and QA teams during testing to observe workflows firsthand and identify usability pain points that inform learning content design.

· Gather and analyze post-enablement feedback; iterate on materials to improve comprehension and reduce support escalations.

· Serve as a visible, approachable resource for end users during go-live periods and new feature rollouts.

· Develop role-based learning paths that account for different user personas (e.g., Critical Operations Technicians, floor supervisors, managers).

· Track content completion and competency metrics; report to stakeholders on readiness status ahead of production releases.

What You Will Need to be Successful (Qualifications)

  • US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts. 

  • 3+ years of experience in end-user enablement or instructional design for custom or enterprise software.

  • Demonstrated experience training in an agile development environment — comfortable with incomplete features, sprint-by-sprint rollouts, and evolving scope.

  • Proficiency creating learning content for both mobile (iOS/iPad) and web-based applications.

  • Strong facilitation skills — able to lead small-group sessions, 1-on-1 coaching, and larger webinars.

  • Ability to quickly learn and translate complex, technical software workflows into clear, accessible language

  • Exceptional written communication skills for documentation, quick-reference guides, and release notes.

  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25–30% to support on-site training, go-live events, and new site rollouts.

Other Key Skills (Preferred Qualifications)

  • 3+ years of experience in end-user enablement or instructional design for custom or enterprise software.

  • Experience in a data center, critical facilities, or industrial operations environment.

  • Familiarity with SCADA, BMS, alarm management, or asset tracking systems.

  • Experience working alongside product managers or business analysts in a product lifecycle team.

  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or similar agile tooling for tracking release content.

  • Certification in instructional design (ATD, CPTD, or similar).

  • Experience with LMS platforms or eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Camtasia, etc.).

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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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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.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in end-user enablement or instructional design for custom or enterprise software
  • Demonstrated experience training in an agile development environment
  • Proficiency creating learning content for mobile (iOS/iPad) and web-based applications
  • Strong facilitation skills for small groups, 1-on-1 coaching, and larger webinars
  • Ability to translate complex technical software workflows into clear, accessible language
  • Exceptional written communication skills for documentation, quick-reference guides, and release notes
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-30% for on-site training and rollouts
  • Experience in a data center, critical facilities, or industrial operations environment
  • Familiarity with SCADA, BMS, alarm management, or asset tracking systems
  • Experience working alongside product managers or business analysts in a product lifecycle team
  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or similar agile tooling
  • Certification in instructional design (ATD, CPTD, or similar)
  • Experience with LMS platforms or eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Camtasia)

QTS Data Centers Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about QTS Data Centers and has not been reviewed or approved by QTS Data Centers.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust, with options reportedly including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums in some plans alongside company‑paid disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests these offerings help offset concerns about base pay in certain roles.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off programs are expansive, combining tiered PTO, 11 paid holidays with additional floating days, four paid volunteer days, and a formal sabbatical program. Parental leave and occasional work‑from‑home allowances further broaden time‑away flexibility for eligible roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include immediate vesting on 401(k) with company matching. Feedback suggests this is a dependable pillar of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Ashburn, VA
1,480 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

QTS Realty Trust, LLC. is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space throughout North America. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to more than 1,100 leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities

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