Senior Manager, Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation

NTT Global Data Centers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center provider is seeking a Senior Manager - Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation in Greater London. This role focuses on strategic investment planning and capital deployment to influence long-term growth by shaping expansion strategies and ensuring capital allocation aligns with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate finance, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing large projects. The company offers an agile culture with flexible working options and numerous additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working time models

Public transport allowance

Health and wellness allowance

Individual training and development opportunities

Birthday vouchers

Employee referred schemes

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or related role.
• Proven track record in capital planning and portfolio management.
• Experience managing large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and rank capital projects based on strategic fit and ROI.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities.
• Develop long-term expansion plans and funding strategies.
• Drive scenario analysis for capital allocation options.
• Track Capex portfolio KPIs and performance metrics.

Skills

Investment planning

Capital allocation

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

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As our Senior Manager - Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation (m/f/d), you will serve as a strategic partner within NTT Global Data Centers' Investment organization, with a primary focus on investment planning and capital deployment. This role is designed to influence long-term growth by shaping expansion strategies, evaluating investment opportunities, and ensuring capital allocation aligns with corporate objectives and shareholder value creation.

As a key member of the strategic investment team, you will lead scenario modeling, portfolio optimization, and funding strategy development to support global expansion initiatives. The position requires a forward looking perspective, anticipating market trends, assessing risk, and providing insights that guide executive decision making.

What you will do

• Evaluate and rank capital projects based on strategic fit, ROI, and resource constraints.
• Partner with Product, FP&A, and Global Infrastructure Development (GID) teams to align priorities with business objectives.
• Develop long-term expansion plans and associated funding strategies.
• Drive scenario analysis to assess capital allocation options and optimize balance sheet utilization.
• Determine appropriate mix of balance sheet funding versus third-party capital for dependent projects.
• Track and monitor Capex portfolio KPIs and performance metrics.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support timely decision‑making.
• Ensure capital allocation aligns with corporate strategy and shareholder value creation.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).
• Multiple years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related strategic finance role.
• Proven track record in capital planning, portfolio management, or large‑scale infrastructure investment.
• Experience managing large, complex, and high‑growth organizations.
• Proven track record of strategic planning, critical thinking, and commercial innovation.
• Substantial experience as a people and resource manager, with a focus on team development and performance.
• Ability to work across global teams and contribute to cross‑regional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple functions.
• Strong capability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.

What we offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision‑making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative.
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role).
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes.
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

Note: Please submit your application in English.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA

NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC.

Working at NTT Global Data Centers

At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients' expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders.

Interested in becoming part of an agile international team and actively shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow?

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