Global Data Center Development Lead

DayOne; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne in Helsinki is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive large-scale data center developments from site origination through delivery across Finland and future European markets.

You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations to ensure projects progress on time, manage external stakeholders, and align with business objectives. This role requires travel within Finland and across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale data center development projects.
• Strong knowledge of land development, zoning and permitting.
• Familiarity with electrical infrastructure and utilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams across stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development activities for data center projects across land, power, utilities, connectivity and permitting.
• Support early-stage planning with resource readiness aligned to timelines and investments.
• Maintain knowledge of current and pipeline projects, milestones, and expansion plans.
• Engage with municipalities, utilities, grid operators, landowners and regulators.
• Collaborate with internal teams across Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations to drive execution.

Skills

Project development

Data centers

Stakeholder management

English & Finnish

Travel readiness

Self-directed

Communication

Job description

DayOne in Helsinki is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive large-scale data center developments from site origination through delivery across Finland and future European markets.

You will collaborate with Development, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Operations to ensure projects progress on time, manage external stakeholders, and align with business objectives. This role requires travel within Finland and across Europe.