Site Selection Leasing Program Manager

Facebook; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Selection Leasing Program Manager to lead the strategic development and management of leased data center locations. This role requires extensive experience in negotiating complex lease transactions and a deep understanding of the legal agreements involved. You will collaborate with various internal teams and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes in site selection and contract administration. This position offers a unique opportunity to innovate and influence business models for AI deployment in leased spaces, making a significant impact in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in leased data center site selection and contract management.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage lease strategies for data center locations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage lease portfolio effectively.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Advanced technical degree or MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary:

A qualified Site Selection Leasing Program Manager has extensive experience performing technical assessments, negotiating and administering large, complex data center lease transactions in the hyperscale space and a extensive knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Site Selection Leasing Program Manager will work with the Site Selection Leasing Lead to think both strategically and analytically to develop out-of-the box solutions to find and execute on large lease options, developing new business models for AI deployment in leased spaces. The Site Selection Leasing Program Manager is an expert in all things related to leased data centers and is experienced in navigating the challenges that accompany lease negotiation and lease management.

Required Skills:

Site Selection Leasing Program Manager Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Site Selection Leasing Lead to develop Meta's leased and colocation data center location strategy and manage the site selection effort for commercial negotiations and contract administration in that space, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations.
2. Develop and lead the feasibility discussions and contract negotiations with service providers, property owners, economic development agencies, and utility companies.
3. Drive and coordinate lease contract amendments in response to changes in business need, improvements in business terms or processes, and/or feedback from Engineering teams in the field.
4. Negotiate letters of intent, lease agreements, service agreements, and other facility-specific agreements.
5. Partner with internal organizations including capacity planning, site selection managers, energy teams, data center design, construction, network engineering, legal, policy, communications, and finance, to align on key business terms.
6. Process contracts and agreements for internal approval and signature.
7. Develop ideas for improving portfolio management metrics and tracking mechanisms (portfolio long term view and long-term capacity needs).
8. Manage lease portfolio by partnering with lease accounting team and monthly reporting requirements.
9. Review monthly rent roll and supplemental rent roll to provide approval for payment.
10. Partner with warehouse teams to address new and existing warehouse projects.
11. Ensure alignment with cross functional teams to identify and update warehouse facility requirements.
12. Manage the site selection efforts around identifying and recommending solutions for warehouse facilities.
13. Communicate monthly warehouse updates for both existing and pipeline sites to key internal stakeholders.
14. Primary contact for all leased warehouse questions and issues.
15. Travel domestically and internationally as needed (0 to 25% at times).
16. Negotiate Master Telecommunication Service Agreements (MTSAs) and Work Orders (WOs), letters of intent (LOIs), Subordination, Non-Disturbance, and Attornment (SNDA) changes of control and other WO-specific agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in a business, paralegal studies, or technical discipline.
2. 8+ years of experience in leased data center site selection, accounting, finance, logistics planning, contract management, and/or development of data centers or other large scale or mission critical capital programs.
3. Experience leading complex negotiations.
4. Seasoned professional that is experienced and astute at representing business interests to the executive leadership of potential suppliers, utilities, governments and other stakeholders.
5. Experience managing multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff, consultants, vendors and external stakeholders.
6. Analytical and communications skills with proven experience to effectively distill and communicate complex commercial, market and contractual details to all organizational levels.
7. Proven organizational skills.
8. Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced technical degree, law degree or MBA.
2. Background in contracts management and understanding of leases, experience with data center leases.

Public Compensation:

$126,000/year to $179,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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.

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