Technical Program Manager (Data Center Site Selection)

Alibaba Cloud; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global cloud computing company is seeking a Site Selection specialist to lead evaluation and selection of facilities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in large-scale site selection. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential. The position is based in Frankfurt, Germany, and requires effective communication in both English and Mandarin.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of international site selection or acquisition experience in large-scale facilities.
• Ability to develop strategic agreements and manage projects.
• High attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Identify and pursue new site selection projects for facility needs.
• Lead the site evaluation and selection process from start to finish.
• Develop strategic agreements with vendors and landowners.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Project management

Financial modeling

Written and verbal communication

Creative thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, science, economics, or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Site Selection team will work on conducting overseas facility market research, negotiating deals, managing vendor and partner relationships, and presenting deal strategies and proposals to our leadership. Successful analysis and selection of the site have the potential to save millions of dollars in operating costs, mitigate risks to site availability, and impact every part of the business.

The team will collaborate with networking, procurement, and finance teams to identify locations and sites of interest for self-developed, build-to-suit, or co-location facilities, establish contacts, and build relationships with third-party facility providers, developers, landowners, economic development officials, power grid and energy companies, telecommunications companies, and government officials.

Lead negotiations for technical and service contracts with these key stakeholders, with knowledge of existing contracts, compliance measures, local relationships, and company goals. Tasks may include advocating for a broad range of compliance issues, including site/infrastructure development strategies and milestone tracking.

Job responsibilities :

1. Work with internal and external teams to identify, define, and pursue new site selection projects and initiatives to meet Alibaba’s ongoing facility needs, including procurement of traditional and green energy for existing and new sites.
2. Lead the site evaluation and selection process from start to finish, monitor progress against objectives, provide regular status reports, and advocate for financial metrics to support site and energy-related portfolio decisions.
3. Develop strategic agreements with vendors, landowners, and key suppliers for space and utility services.
4. Coordinate with capacity planning teams for ongoing growth at existing sites, develop metrics for mapping, tracking, and managing portfolio issues related to site/infrastructure development.

Job requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, science, economics, or related fields.
• 5+ years of international site selection or acquisition experience in mission-critical, large-scale production facilities such as plants or facilities.
• Experience in developing strategic agreements, project management, and financial modeling.
• Understanding of hybrid real estate solutions like build-to-suit, retail, and wholesale facility leases.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications :

• MBA or master's degree or higher.
• Experience with large colocation deals, industrial-scale project site selection, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, and construction, utility agreements, financial modeling.
• Experience with infrastructure development supporting facilities.
• Knowledge of economic development policies, infrastructure development, and build-to-suit projects.
• Familiarity with facility technology and related technical areas.
• Experience with corporate communications and public relations strategies.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, as communication with HQ in Hangzhou is required.