Strategic Partnerships Data Center Lead

Meta•Washington, DC

About The Position

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Data Center Lead 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 Strategic Partnerships Data Center Lead 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

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of experience in "private e quity", investments, or real estate development with a focus on data center infrastructure
Proven experience in financial structuring, investment and analysis, particularly in infrastructure assets
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
Knowledgeable about and/or experience to quickly assess industry trends and headwinds, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, MBA or J.D
10+ years of commercial real estate investment and development experience
"Private e quity" and investment banking experience
International infrastructure development experience
Experience in data center industry
Proven track record of delivering large capital projects leveraging complex commercial structures

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships focused on data center 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, network, and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company’s 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
Interface with the global investment community to meet Meta’s infrastructure needs
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)