Director, Development

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Director, Development - Americas to lead development execution from origination through notice-to-proceed across the region.

You will coordinate commercial and technical due diligence and align opportunities with business, financial, and sustainability goals. Partnering with Design, Power & Energy, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Sustainability teams, you will manage a reliable development pipeline, govern processes, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in real estate site selection, development, or large-scale infra.
• Experience advancing complex opportunities within Americas jurisdictions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and presenting to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development execution across the Americas from origination to NTP.
• Coordinate commercial and technical due diligence and govern development processes.
• Partner with Design, Power & Energy, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Sustainability.
• Mentor regional team members and external partners to ensure execution discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Development strategy

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, engineering, finance, planning, or related field

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance Director, Development - Americas leads development execution across the Americas region from origination through notice-to-proceed (NTP). Reporting to the VP, Development, this role manages regional development priorities, coordinates commercial and technical due diligence, and supports a reliable pipeline of data center opportunities aligned with business, financial, and sustainability objectives. The role partners closely with local and global teams to maintain development discipline, resolve issues, and support effective project handoff to construction.

KEY responsibilities

Regional Development Execution

• Execute the Americas development plan in alignment with enterprise priorities, customer demand, approved investment parameters, and regional market conditions.
• Coordinate site origination and due diligence across land, power, water, fiber, permitting, utilities, and environmental considerations.
• Maintain visibility into the regional development pipeline, key milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions required to advance opportunities.
• Support site readiness and structured handoff to construction in accordance with approved business cases and governance requirements.

Commercial, Financial & Governance

• Coordinate preparation of investment materials and validate that commercial, technical, schedule, and financial inputs are complete and traceable.
• Partner with Finance and Investment teams to support development pacing, capital planning, and evaluation of project economics.
• Apply established development governance, diligence, documentation, and risk-review standards consistently across the region.
• Track project performance and lessons learned to improve future development decisions and execution.

Cross-Functional & Team Leadership

• Partner with Design, Power & Energy, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and other stakeholders to align development activities and resolve cross-functional issues.
• Lead and develop regional team members and external partners, setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability, collaboration, and execution discipline.
• Provide regional insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding market conditions, capacity, policy, competition, and delivery risks.
• Escalate material risks, trade-offs, and decisions to the VP and relevant governance forums in a timely manner.

External Engagement

• Maintain productive relationships with utilities, regulators, municipalities, developers, landowners, and public agencies to support approvals and infrastructure readiness.
• Represent NTT Global Data Centers in relevant regional forums and stakeholder discussions, as appropriate.

Knowledge & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of data center or large-scale infrastructure development in the Americas, including land, utilities, permitting, and environmental considerations.
• Sound commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to evaluate development assumptions and contribute to investment cases.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical regional plans, milestones, and actions.
• Effective cross-functional leader who can influence stakeholders and drive alignment in a matrixed organization.
• Credible communicator who can engage internal leaders and external stakeholders with clarity and professionalism.
• Pragmatic and resilient, with sound judgment in complex, regulated, and evolving environments.
• Commitment to developing team capability and maintaining a culture of ownership, consistency, and collaboration.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required in real estate, business, engineering, finance, planning, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in real estate site selection, acquisition, development, or large-scale infrastructure, preferably within data centers, technology, utilities, or industrial sectors.
• Demonstrated experience advancing complex development opportunities within Americas jurisdictions.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects through structured governance and decision-making.
• Working knowledge of development economics, capital planning, regulatory navigation, environmental permitting, and utility coordination.
• Experience leading teams, consultants, or cross-functional workstreams and communicating recommendations to senior leaders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending. Able to hear and speak on a telephone or digital meeting platform. Close visual work on a computer terminal. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Work conditions & other requirements

America focused role requiring regular collaboration across multiple countries and time zones. Remote or hybrid work arrangement based on location and business need, with extensive daily use of digital collaboration tools.

Up to 15% travel, including international travel, is based on business requirements.

Compensation

Pay Range For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process. This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

• Base salary for this position is: $194,700 - $236,500
• All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day.

By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.