Regional Data Center Growth Director

Meta; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 246,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Meta seeks a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with strategic objectives to advance AI efforts.

This role carries overall regional responsibility for developing data center capacity in North America and will require travel 25% or more. The candidate will lead a regional program, coordinate with design, engineering, construction, network, and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industrial real estate, infrastructure and development experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data center capacity.
• 8+ years managing regional programs.
• Proven commercial leadership and negotiation on multi-variable deals involving land, energy, and third party capacity.
• Proven track record of delivering large capital projects leveraging complex commercial structures.
• Experience opening new markets and channels for data center capacity delivery.
• Strategic thinker with experience influencing high level stakeholders in ambiguous environments.
• Analytical problem-solving in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and scaling of teams during growth cycles.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead the regional development program for data center capacity growth.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction, network, and legal to execute strategic capacity plans.
• Guide strategic approach to new capacity while mitigating risk and ensuring contingency plans.
• Accountable for data center site selection and development within North America.
• Deliver cost-effective capacity with flexibility and optionality.
• Represent Meta in meetings with suppliers, governments, and regulatory bodies.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff; support learning and career development.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+).

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Meta seeks a Director of Regional Development to grow Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with strategic objectives to advance AI efforts.

This role carries overall regional responsibility for developing data center capacity in North America and will require travel 25% or more. The candidate will lead a regional program, coordinate with design, engineering, construction, network, and