Strategic Global Data Center Partnerships Lead

Meta; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 202,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with strategic objectives for AI. This role focuses on rapid capacity expansion via partnerships with financial institutions, developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners.

Global responsibility includes governance and stakeholder alignment. The candidate will lead complex investment structures, financial modeling, and negotiate large-scale partnerships while

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in private equity, investments or infrastructure development (data center or power infra).
• Strong financial structuring and investment analysis track record.
• Ability to lead large capital projects with complex structures.
• Strategic thinker with executive stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for structuring, negotiating and executing complex data center investment partnerships.
• Grow the strategic partnerships program and develop development partner opportunities.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, finance, and legal to execute capacity targets.
• Lead financial modeling, valuation and sensitivity analysis for investments.
• Build governance around partnership arrangements and long-term third-party relationships.
• Interface with global investment and infrastructure communities to meet needs.
• Travel domestically and internationally (25%+) as required.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Financial modeling

Negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Investments

Data center expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Meta seeks a Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with strategic objectives for AI. This role focuses on rapid capacity expansion via partnerships with financial institutions, developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners.

Global responsibility includes governance and stakeholder alignment. The candidate will lead complex investment structures, financial modeling, and negotiate large-scale partnerships while