Global Market Strategy Director, Data Centers

Remote Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Market Strategy, Data Centers to drive data-driven market insights and commercial intelligence for global data center strategy. You will establish a centralized intelligence function affecting capital allocation, site selection, and underwriting, presenting strategic recommendations to the IMDC Executive Team.

You will join a cross-functional team that links investment, development, and sales across geographies, owning market intelligence and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in market intelligence, corporate strategy, commercial real estate underwriting, or data center development.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Positioning: Evaluate trends to identify next-generation data center markets.
• Geospatial & Ecosystem Mapping: Define targeted land search areas and validate site selection.
• Commercial Intelligence & Underwriting: Integrate market data into financial models and pricing frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Advisory: Brief executive leadership and Investment Committee on market insights.
• Global Framework Design: Create standardized framework to compare investment opportunities apples-to-apples.

Skills

Market intelligence

Corporate strategy

Real estate underwriting

Data center development

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

The Opportunity

Title: Senior Manager, Global Market Strategy, Data Centers

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic, analytical, and motivated professional to join our Iron Mountain Data Centers (IMDC) team as Senior Manager, Global Market Strategy, Data Centers.

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for bringing data-driven market insights and rigorous commercial intelligence to our global data center strategy, establishing a centralized intelligence function that directly influences capital allocation, site selection, and commercial underwriting and you will present market strategies and investment recommendations to the IMDC Executive Team.

You will join a dynamic, collaborative global team that serves as a critical strategic bridge between investment, development, and sales across all operating geographies.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Market Positioning: Evaluate global macroeconomic trends, cloud Availability Zone architectures, and power grid constraints to identify and prioritize next-generation data center markets.
• Geospatial & Ecosystem Mapping: Build and own the visual data architecture using Geographic Information System mapping assets to define targeted land search areas and validate site selection.
• Commercial Intelligence & Underwriting: Partner with Investment and Finance teams to inject real-time market data into financial models, maintaining a proprietary database of global transaction pricing and competitor pipelines by Ready for Service dates.
• Cross-Functional Advisory: Synthesize complex supply, demand, and pricing dynamics into high-impact briefings for executive leadership and the Investment Committee to derisk capital deployment.
• Global Framework Design: Establish a standardized, repeatable market intelligence framework and consistent taxonomy to compare global investment opportunities on an apples-to-apples basis.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in market intelligence, corporate strategy, commercial real estate underwriting, or data center development.
• Strong knowledge of global data center infrastructure dynamics, cloud provider architectures, and power grid operating constraints.
• Proven ability in translating complex market data and competitive benchmarking into actionable financial models and commercial terms.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor to regional leadership and executive C-suite committees.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with senior-level experience.
• Flexible work options and alternative work arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a transforming, global organization.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where you have a safe space to voice your opinion, share feedback, and build global connectivity with over 27,000 teammates across 63 countries.

If you are ready to bring your expertise and creativity to a workplace that thrives on continuous improvement and innovation, we want to hear from you.

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