Managing Director, Data Center Strategy

Job Description

Managing Director - US Data Center Strategy

An institutionally backed digital infrastructure platform is seeking a Managing Director, Data Center Strategy to lead the development, investment and strategic growth of its data center portfolio.

As an executive you will play a defining role in shaping the company’s continued expansion into hyperscale and enterprise markets - guiding strategic partnerships, evaluating new markets and overseeing large-scale development and acquisition initiatives across the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the platform’s US data center growth strategy across greenfield development, joint ventures and strategic acquisitions.
• Lead market evaluation for hyperscale, colocation and edge opportunities, balancing technical, financial and power-availability considerations.
• Develop and manage partnerships with utilities, landowners, hyperscale tenants and construction partners to accelerate deployment timelines.
• Oversee project pipeline from concept to commissioning - ensuring alignment with investment targets, ESG goals, and long-term platform value creation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with capital markets, operations, design, and energy procurement teams to drive scalable, cost-efficient growth.
• Represent the platform externally with key industry stakeholders, maintaining a strong network across hyperscalers, developers, and investors.

Ideal Background

• 15+ years of experience in data center strategy, development and/or investment.
• Proven record of leading large-scale acquisition, power negotiation and market entry initiatives across North America.
• Deep understanding of power markets, interconnection and site-readiness within the evolving US data center ecosystem.
• Strong commercial acumen and comfort operating at the intersection of infrastructure, energy and technology.
• Experienced leader capable of guiding multidisciplinary teams and external partners in a high-growth environment.

The role offers:

• True strategic influence - you’ll sit at the table with investors and decision-makers shaping the next decades of digital infrastructure growth.
• Scale and ambition - the platform is backed by institutional capital and positioned for major expansion across North America.
• Autonomy and impact - the mandate is to create, not maintain. You’ll set direction and define new markets.