Director, Asset Management

Digital Realty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading data center provider is seeking a Director of Hyperscale Leasing & Development in New York. This role focuses on driving successful commercial outcomes for complex hyperscale developments, overseeing lease negotiations, deal structuring, and development oversight. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in data center or commercial real estate development, with a strong ability to manage stakeholders and navigate complex transactions. A comprehensive compensation package is offered including medical benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in relevant areas.
• Experience overseeing large-scale, complex development projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead lease negotiations with hyperscale customers.
• Oversee development progress relative to schedule and budget.
• Identify risks and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Data center development

Commercial real estate development

Asset management

Industrial or infrastructure development

Lease negotiations

Deal structuring

Commercial and financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

Position Title

Director, Hyperscale Leasing & Development

Location

New York, NY

Your role

The Director, Hyperscale Leasing & Development serves as the business lead for assigned hyperscale development projects, with responsibility for lease negotiation, deal structuring, and development oversight. This role focuses on driving successful commercial outcomes across the full lifecycle of complex hyperscale developments. Partnering closely with leasing, development, acquisitions, capital markets, and legal teams, this individual ensures projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with commercial and ownership objectives. This role does not perform construction or project management, but provides leadership, coordination, and accountability from a business and asset management perspective.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or support lease negotiations with hyperscale customers
• Structure commercial terms, including phasing, delivery schedules, and development commitments
• Partner with leasing and customer teams to advance transactions and develop creative deal solutions
• Serve as the business lead for assigned hyperscale development projects from acquisition through delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align commercial agreements with development execution
• Oversee development progress relative to schedule, budget, and underwriting assumptions
• Identify risks and drive issue resolution related to permitting, utilities, infrastructure, and customer requirements
• Support development budgeting, scope changes, and phasing decisions
• Drive value creation and performance across assigned hyperscale opportunities

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience across one or more of the following areas:
  • Data center development
  • Commercial real estate development
  • Asset management
  • Industrial or infrastructure development
• Experience overseeing large‑scale, complex development projects
• Experience with lease negotiations and deal structuring preferred
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex transactions
• Ability to operate effectively across leasing, development, and investment functions

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, wellness and education benefits, and more.