Regional Data Center Growth Leader

Meta; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 246,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates data centers worldwide. We are seeking a Director of Regional Development to lead Meta’s regional data center portfolio, overseeing capacity growth and strategic site development across North America.

You will partner with design, engineering, construction, network and legal teams, drive multi-party deals, and mentor staff while traveling 25%+. This role reports to senior leadership and shapes how we scale infrastructure for AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial real estate, infrastructure and development
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data center capacity deals
• 8+ years managing regional programs
• Experience with complex multi-variable deals involving land, energy, and third-party capacity
• Proven track record of delivering large capital projects
• Strategic thinker with ability to navigate ambiguous environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape

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 leaders across design, engineering, construction, network, and legal
• Guide strategic approach to developing new capacity while mitigating risk and ensuring contingency plans
• Accountable for data center site selection and development within a defined geographic area within North America
• Deliver cost effective capacity while optimizing for flexibility and optionality
• Represent Meta in meetings with executives from potential suppliers, governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
• Recruit, on-board, and mentor internal staff and ensure robust learning and career development
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)

Skills

Data center development

Negotiation

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Site selection

Leadership

Travel

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates data centers worldwide. We are seeking a Director of Regional Development to lead Meta’s regional data center portfolio, overseeing capacity growth and strategic site development across North America.

You will partner with design, engineering, construction, network and legal teams, drive multi-party deals, and mentor staff while traveling 25%+. This role reports to senior leadership and shapes how we scale infrastructure for AI initiatives.