Leased Facility Project Manager

Meta; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Leased Facility Project Manager to oversee leased data center facilities within our global Data Center Operations portfolio. You will serve as the primary point of accountability for leased site performance, ensuring that third-party landlords and colocation agreements are executed in alignment with Meta's infrastructure standards, capacity requirements, and operational commitments.

You will drive cross-functional coordination with real estate, engineering, construction, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in data center, colocation, or critical infrastructure.
• 8+ years managing leased or third-party facility relationships, including landlord or colocation provider engagement.
• Experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects from initiation through handover.
• Experience with contract and vendor management in a critical infrastructure or real estate context, including performance tracking.
• Experience developing and communicating project plans, risk assessments, and executive-level status reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for leased data center facilities, including site selection support, lease commencement activities, fit-out coordination, and operational handover
• Serve as the primary liaison between Meta and third-party landlords, colocation providers, and facility operators to ensure contractual obligations and service level commitments are met
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, risk registers, and milestone tracking for leased facility buildouts and expansions
• Coordinate with internal real estate, legal, and finance teams to support lease negotiations, amendments, and renewals that align with capacity planning objectives
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance on leased sites, conducting regular business reviews and ensuring work quality meets Meta's critical infrastructure standards
• Partner with data center engineering and operations teams to validate that leased facility infrastructure meets technical specifications for power, cooling, and network connectivity
• Identify and elevate project risks, schedule conflicts, and landlord compliance gaps, driving resolution through structured problem-solving and stakeholder alignment
• Develop and present project status reports, budget forecasts, and operational readiness assessments to data center leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support the development and continuous improvement of leased facility project management frameworks, playbooks, and governance processes
• Collaborate with capacity planning and construction teams to align leased facility delivery timelines with Meta's global infrastructure demand signals

Skills

Project management

Leased/third-party facilities

Stakeholder management

Contract & vendor management

Risk assessment & reporting

Job description

Meta is seeking a Leased Facility Project Manager to support the strategic management and operational oversight of leased data center facilities within our global Data Center Operations portfolio. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of accountability for leased site performance, ensuring that third-party landlord and colocation agreements are executed in alignment with Meta's infrastructure standards, capacity requirements, and operational commitments. You will drive cross-functional coordination across real estate, engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver leased facility projects on time and within scope.

Leased Facility Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for leased data center facilities, including site selection support, lease commencement activities, fit-out coordination, and operational handover
• Serve as the primary liaison between Meta and third-party landlords, colocation providers, and facility operators to ensure contractual obligations and service level commitments are met
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, risk registers, and milestone tracking for leased facility buildouts and expansions
• Coordinate with internal real estate, legal, and finance teams to support lease negotiations, amendments, and renewals that align with capacity planning objectives
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance on leased sites, conducting regular business reviews and ensuring work quality meets Meta's critical infrastructure standards
• Partner with data center engineering and operations teams to validate that leased facility infrastructure meets technical specifications for power, cooling, and network connectivity
• Identify and elevate project risks, schedule conflicts, and landlord compliance gaps, driving resolution through structured problem-solving and stakeholder alignment
• Develop and present project status reports, budget forecasts, and operational readiness assessments to data center leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Support the development and continuous improvement of leased facility project management frameworks, playbooks, and governance processes
• Collaborate with capacity planning and construction teams to align leased facility delivery timelines with Meta's global infrastructure demand signals

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management within data center, colocation, or critical infrastructure environments
• 8+ years of experience managing leased or third-party facility relationships, including landlord or colocation provider engagement
• Experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects from initiation through operational handover
• Experience with contract and vendor management in a critical infrastructure or real estate context, including performance tracking and issue resolution
• Experience developing and communicating project plans, risk assessments, and executive-level status reports to cross-functional audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Experience using project portfolio management tools to track milestones, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent facility projects
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential in infrastructure or construction project management
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Familiarity with data center power, cooling, and network infrastructure standards relevant to leased facility fit-out and acceptance testing
• Experience managing colocation or leased data center agreements at hyperscale or enterprise scale

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and  Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.