Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships

Meta•Washington, DC

4d•$202,000 - $273,000•Remote

About The Position

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates high-performance, energy-efficient data centers. Meta is seeking a Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI. This role has global responsibility for the development of the data center strategic partnership program. The Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships supports Meta’s data center strategy by developing large-scale capacity solutions. This role focuses on rapid infrastructure expansion through partnerships with key stakeholders, such as financial institutions, developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners.

Requirements

10 years of overall experience in private equity, investments or infrastructure development with a focus on data center or power infrastructure
Proven experience in financial structuring, investment and analysis, particularly in infrastructure assets
Proven track record of delivering large capital projects leveraging complex commercial structures
Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing executive stakeholders
Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a fast paced, hands-on work environment, and have a track record of success leading projects and developing complex solutions across multiple stakeholders
Effective collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
Proven track record of organizational leadership, including leading larger organizations and scaling teams during growth cycles
Experience assessing industry trends, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape in data center or power infrastructure
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience in the data center industry
International infrastructure development experience
12+ years of commercial real estate investment and development experience
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, MBA or J.D
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Private equity and investment banking experience

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships focused on data center and power development
Grow and lead the strategic partnerships program including identification and commercial structuring of development partner opportunities to enable future data center capacity growth
Collaborate with key leaders across design, engineering, construction, finance, and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company’s aggressive capacity targets
Lead detailed financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis of potential investments and partnerships to ensure commercial viability and alignment with Meta's financial objectives and business objectives
Align and build governance around partnership arrangements
Develop long-term relationships with Meta's key third-party partners
Interface with the global investment and infrastructure community to meet Meta’s infrastructure needs
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)