Regional Data Center Growth Director

Meta; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 246,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s data center portfolio and lead regional capacity initiatives across North America. You will partner with design, engineering, construction, network, and legal teams to craft strategic plans, structure deals, and drive capacity delivery while mitigating risk.

You will recruit and mentor staff, ensure ongoing professional development, and represent Meta in high-level discussions with governments, suppliers, and regulators.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial real estate, infrastructure and development.
• Proven track record delivering large multi-party data center capacity deals.
• 8+ years managing regional programs and teams.
• Leadership and negotiation experience on complex multi-variable deals.
• Experience delivering large capital projects with complex structures.
• Experience opening new markets and channels for data center capacity.
• Strategic thinker; able to navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Analytical problem-solving in fast-paced environments with cross-stakeholder projects.
• Collaborative, cross-functional communication skills.
• Knowledge of market trends, opportunities, and competition in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead the regional development program including identification and commercial structuring of development, site selection and capacity delivery opportunities to enable future data center capacity growth
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction, network, and legal to develop strategic plans to meet capacity targets
• Guide teams on strategic approaches to developing new capacity while managing risk and contingency plans
• Accountable for data center site selection and development within a defined North American region
• Focus on delivering cost effective capacity while optimizing for flexibility and optionality
• Represent Meta in meetings with executives from suppliers, governments, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor internal staff and ensure robust learning and career development
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)

Skills

Industrial real estate

Large multi-party deals

Regional programs management

Commercial leadership

Capital project delivery

Market development

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Mentorship

Job description

Meta is seeking a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s data center portfolio and lead regional capacity initiatives across North America. You will partner with design, engineering, construction, network, and legal teams to craft strategic plans, structure deals, and drive capacity delivery while mitigating risk.

You will recruit and mentor staff, ensure ongoing professional development, and represent Meta in high-level discussions with governments, suppliers, and regulators.