Data Center Location Strategy Manager

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 246,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Data Center Location Strategy Manager to lead the long-range, global data center site selection and portfolio strategy. You will define where Meta builds hyperscale facilities by evaluating power, land, connectivity, and regulatory landscapes across markets.

You will build a global site pipeline, run feasibility analyses, model alternatives, and present executive-level recommendations shaping multi-year capital plans and the infrastructure footprint.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure capacity planning, real estate strategy, or a closely related field within large-scale technology or energy infrastructure organizations.
• Experience engaging with utilities, government agencies, and economic development bodies in the context of data center development or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience driving cross-functional alignment on long-range infrastructure strategy across engineering, finance, legal, and policy stakeholders.
• Experience leading multi-market site selection processes for hyperscale or large-scale data center facilities, including power, land, and network feasibility evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Meta's multi-year global data center location strategy, including site identification, market prioritization, and portfolio optimization across owned and leased facilities.
• Lead comprehensive site feasibility assessments evaluating power grid capacity, utility infrastructure, land availability, fiber and network connectivity, seismic and climate risk, and total cost of ownership.
• Develop and maintain a global pipeline of prospective data center sites, coordinating with real estate, legal, policy, and infrastructure teams to advance sites through due diligence and entitlement.
• Build quantitative models and scenario analyses to compare site alternatives across financial, operational, and risk dimensions, translating findings into executive-level recommendations.
• Establish and refine the frameworks, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate and rank prospective data center markets globally.
• Represent location strategy in cross-functional planning forums, aligning site selection decisions with capacity planning, network architecture, and capital expenditure roadmaps.
• Drive commercial solutions through creative deal and option analysis and direct negotiations with external vendors and partners.
• Provide strategic guidance to leaders across infrastructure, finance, and policy on emerging market opportunities and risks affecting the global data center portfolio.
• Mentor other members of the capacity planning and site selection team, elevating analytical rigor and strategic thinking across the function.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical modeling

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Location Strategy Manager to lead the long-range site selection and geographic portfolio strategy that underpins Meta's global data center infrastructure. In this role, you will define where Meta builds its next generation of hyperscale data centers by evaluating power availability, land acquisition potential, network connectivity, regulatory environments, and community impact across global markets. You will serve as the authoritative voice on location strategy, shaping multi-year capital deployment decisions and influencing how Meta's infrastructure footprint evolves to support billions of users worldwide.Data Center Location Strategy Manager Responsibilities:Define and own Meta's multi-year global data center location strategy, including site identification, market prioritization, and portfolio optimization across owned and leased facilitiesLead comprehensive site feasibility assessments evaluating power grid capacity, utility infrastructure, land availability, fiber and network connectivity, seismic and climate risk, and total cost of ownershipDevelop and maintain a global pipeline of prospective data center sites, coordinating with real estate, legal, policy, and infrastructure teams to advance sites through due diligence and entitlementBuild quantitative models and scenario analyses to compare site alternatives across financial, operational, and risk dimensions, translating findings into executive-level recommendationsEstablish and refine the frameworks, tools, and methodologies used to evaluate and rank prospective data center markets globallyRepresent location strategy in cross-functional planning forums, aligning site selection decisions with capacity planning, network architecture, and capital expenditure roadmapsDrive commercial solutions through creative deal and option analysis and direct negotiations with external vendors and partnersProvide strategic guidance to leaders across infrastructure, finance, and policy on emerging market opportunities and risks affecting the global data center portfolioMentor other members of the capacity planning and site selection team, elevating analytical rigor and strategic thinking across the functionMinimum Qualifications:15+ years of experience in data center site selection, infrastructure capacity planning, real estate strategy, or a closely related field within large-scale technology or energy infrastructure organizationsExperience engaging with utilities, government agencies, and economic development bodies in the context of data center development or large infrastructure projectsExperience driving cross-functional alignment on long-range infrastructure strategy across engineering, finance, legal, and policy stakeholdersExperience leading multi-market site selection processes for hyperscale or large-scale data center facilities, including power, land, and network feasibility evaluationExperience developing financial and operational models to support capital-intensive infrastructure investment decisions at an organizational or portfolio levelBachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experiencePreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with data center design standards, critical infrastructure requirements, and hyperscale construction processes that inform site suitability assessmentsExperience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesExperience building or scaling a location strategy function, including developing evaluation frameworks and decision-support tools used across an organizationTrack record of influencing multi-billion-dollar capital deployment decisions through data-driven location analysis and executive-level communicationDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience with renewable energy procurement strategies and power purchase agreement structures as applied to data center site selectionAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$246,000/year to $306,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.