Head of Data Center Land, Power & Shell Strategy

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 296,000 - 449,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a senior leader to drive Land, Power, and Shell (LPS) strategy for its global data center footprint. This role spans site acquisition, power strategy, and shell delivery, translating land, utility, and permitting realities into executable programs.

You will own end-to-end LPS site strategy, lead teams, and collaborate with developers, utilities, and authorities to accelerate power and build-ready status. A strong track record in large-scale infra and team leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• 15+ years in land, power, and data center infrastructure with site strategy/execution.
• 7+ years building, training and leading teams.
• Understanding of power procurement, delivery, permitting, and data center site constraints.
• Ability to engage with data center builders, utilities, developers, and authorities to translate requirements into execution plans.
• Experience with architecture, engineering, or construction for critical facilities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end LPS site strategy across targeted regions, from early scouting and feasibility through site control and shell delivery.
• Lead evaluation of complex land and power opportunities, including transmission/distribution constraints, interconnection timelines, and long-term scalability of each site.
• Partner with data center developers, utilities, architects, and construction teams to build and complete powered shell programs aligned with NVIDIA's technical and capacity requirements.
• Navigate permitting, zoning, and local collaborator dynamics to de-risk timelines and accelerate path to power and build-ready status.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the data center ecosystem (utilities, ISPs, developers, operators, and local partners) to improve NVIDIA's leverage and deal flow.
• Provide clear, data-backed recommendations to internal leadership on site prioritization, tradeoffs, and investment decisions for LPS assets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data center knowledge

Power procurement

Permitting & approvals

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant area

Job description

NVIDIA is seeking a senior leader to drive Land, Power, and Shell (LPS) strategy for its global data center footprint. This role spans site acquisition, power strategy, and shell delivery, translating land, utility, and permitting realities into executable programs.

You will own end-to-end LPS site strategy, lead teams, and collaborate with developers, utilities, and authorities to accelerate power and build-ready status. A strong track record in large-scale infra and team leadership is required.