Data Center Location Strategy Manager

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential technology infrastructure organization in their search for a Data Center Location Strategy Manager. This is a unique opportunity to shape the geographic footprint of hyperscale data center development, leading multi-year site selection strategy that supports global operations at unprecedented scale.

In this role, you will define where the next generation of data centers are built by evaluating power availability, land acquisition potential, network connectivity, regulatory environments, and community impact across international markets. You will serve as the authoritative voice on location strategy, directly influencing multi-billion-dollar capital deployment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year global data center location strategy, including site identification, market prioritization, and portfolio optimization across owned and leased facilities
• Lead comprehensive site feasibility assessments evaluating power grid capacity, utility infrastructure, land availability, fiber connectivity, seismic and climate risk, and total cost of ownership
• Develop and maintain a global pipeline of prospective data center sites, coordinating with real estate, legal, policy, and infrastructure teams through due diligence and entitlement processes
• Build quantitative models and scenario analyses to compare site alternatives across financial, operational, and risk dimensions
• Establish frameworks, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate and rank prospective data center markets globally
• Represent location strategy in cross-functional planning forums, aligning decisions with capacity planning, network architecture, and capital expenditure roadmaps
• Drive commercial solutions through creative deal analysis and direct negotiations with external vendors and partners
• Provide strategic guidance to leadership on emerging market opportunities and risks affecting the global infrastructure portfolio
• Mentor team members, elevating analytical rigor and strategic thinking across the function

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure capacity planning, real estate strategy, or related field within large-scale technology or energy infrastructure organizations
• Proven track record leading multi-market site selection processes for hyperscale or large-scale data center facilities, including power, land, and network feasibility evaluation
• Experience developing financial and operational models to support capital-intensive infrastructure investment decisions at portfolio level
• Direct experience engaging with utilities, government agencies, and economic development bodies in the context of data center development or large infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional alignment on long-range infrastructure strategy across engineering, finance, legal, and policy stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Track record of influencing multi-billion-dollar capital deployment decisions through data-driven location analysis and executive-level communication
• Experience with renewable energy procurement strategies and power purchase agreement structures as applied to site selection (preferred)
• Familiarity with data center design standards, critical infrastructure requirements, and hyperscale construction processes (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and drive measurable efficiency gains (preferred)

How We Work With You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screen to understand your background and ensure alignment with our client's requirements. If there is a strong match, we will submit your profile to the hiring organization and coordinate next steps. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our talent team to ensure a professional and confidential process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive with market rates for this level of strategic infrastructure leadership.

Equal Opportunity

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