Senior Leased Data Center Program 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 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