Global Data Center Partnerships Leader — Strategic Infra & AI

Meta; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 202,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta designs, builds, and operates data centers globally. The Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships will lead the strategy for structuring and executing investment partnerships to accelerate data center and power development, aligning with Meta's AI objectives.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, construction, finance, and legal leaders to deliver a scalable partnerships program, manage governance, and build long-term relationships with third-party partners worldwide,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in private equity, investments or infrastructure with data center/power focus
• Strong financial structuring and investment analysis experience
• Proven track record delivering large capital projects with complex structures
• Strategic thinker with ability to influence executives in ambiguous environments
• Analytical problem-solving in fast-paced, hands-on settings across stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Strong presentation and leadership experience
• Experience assessing industry trends, market opportunities in data center/power infra

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex investment partnerships in data center and power development
• Grow and lead the strategic partnerships program and identify development opportunities
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction, finance, and legal to enable capacity targets
• Lead financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis for investments
• Align and governance around partnership arrangements
• Develop long-term relationships with third-party partners
• Interface with global investment and infrastructure community to meet needs
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Financial modeling

Deal negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Executive stakeholder management

Governance & structuring

Global/international experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Meta designs, builds, and operates data centers globally. The Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships will lead the strategy for structuring and executing investment partnerships to accelerate data center and power development, aligning with Meta's AI objectives.

You will collaborate with design, engineering, construction, finance, and legal leaders to deliver a scalable partnerships program, manage governance, and build long-term relationships with third-party partners worldwide,