Site Selection Manager

Oracle Cloud ERP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Site Selection Manager, where you will lead site selection for industrial-scale projects and manage lease execution from demand signal to 'general availability'. This role requires advanced negotiation skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to strategic market analysis, ensuring optimal lease arrangements. With a commitment to innovation and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of real estate solutions in the data center industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in site selection for industrial-scale projects.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage lease execution and ensure performance metrics are met.
• Lead complex negotiations and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct market research and provide analytical reports.

Skills

Site Selection

Real Estate Evaluation

Negotiation Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Market Dynamics Knowledge

Project Management

Financial Modeling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Experience in site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, lease agreements, infrastructure delivery, and general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling.
2. Lead individual and team workstreams, progressing independently with guidance as needed.
3. Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
4. Utilize advanced Excel skills.
5. Preferably, possess knowledge of the Data Center industry, regional operators, and market dynamics.
6. Lead complex negotiations, contract formation, and negotiations.
7. Understand real estate and mission-critical environments like Data Centers.
8. Background in real estate development and land acquisition, including local laws and permitting, is a plus.
9. Understand hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale leases, with data center experience a plus.
10. Collaborate effectively with multiple teams and subject matter experts.
11. Take ownership and lead complex negotiations/initiatives to successful completion.
12. Contribute positively in high-paced, fast-changing environments.
13. Willingness to travel globally for data center visits (up to 50%).

Additional Responsibilities

1. Manage lease execution from demand signal to 'general availability', ensuring performance metrics are met within critical timelines.
2. Coordinate multiple lease projects with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders.
3. Work with capacity planners and network specialists to understand site requirements.
4. Lead cross-functional teams for lease evaluation, selection, negotiation, and approval.
5. Develop metro strategies based on market expertise, balancing time-to-market and cost efficiencies.
6. Drive commercial terms with lease providers regionally.
7. Collaborate with Corporate Procurement to finalize lease documents.
8. Work with Finance to analyze TCO lease or build options for optimal strategies.
9. Maintain accurate data in systems of record and provide executive reporting.
10. Conduct market research on targeted metros and regions.
11. Provide analytical reports on market strategies, risks, costs, and timelines.

About Us

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Our careers offer global opportunities with a focus on work-life balance, competitive benefits, and community engagement. We are committed to including people with disabilities and provide accommodations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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