Director, Site Acquisition

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Director, Site Acquisition to lead development execution across the Americas from origination to notice-to-proceed.

You will coordinate commercial and technical due diligence and support a reliable pipeline aligned with business, financial, and sustainability objectives. The role partners with local and global teams to maintain development discipline, resolve issues, and ensure smooth handoff to construction, while guiding regional teams and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Americas development plan in alignment with priorities and 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 and milestones.
• Support site readiness and structured handoff to construction per approved business cases.
• Prepare investment materials and ensure inputs are complete and traceable.
• Partner with Finance and Investment teams to support pacing and project economics.
• Apply governance, diligence, documentation, and risk-review standards across the region.
• Track project performance and lessons learned to improve future decisions.
• Lead regional team members and external partners, setting expectations and accountability.
• Provide regional insights to senior leadership on market conditions, capacity, policy, competition, and delivery risks.
• Escalate material risks, trade-offs, and decisions to the VP and governance forums.
• Maintain productive relationships with utilities, regulators, municipalities, developers, landowners, and public agencies.

Skills

Regional leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Regulatory navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or cert

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, Site Aquisition - Americas leads development execution across the Americas region from origination through notice-to-proceed (NTP). Reporting to the Senior Director, Site Acquisition, 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.

What we are looking for

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 Support
  • 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.

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