Director of Data Center Strategy & Development

We are seeking a professional Director of Data Center Strategy & Development with strong domain expertise in the data center industry.

This role will serve as the company’s internal data center domain expert, supporting the development of large-scale data center projects across the full lifecycle — from early-stage development through planning, design, and delivery.

Core Mission:

Bring practical, real-world data center expertise into the organization and support key decisions related to:

• Customer requirements

• Site development and selection

• Technical design and architecture

• Development strategy

• Ecosystem partnerships

Responsibilities

Domain Leadership

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on data center development

• Provide guidance on global best practices across hyperscale, colocation, and AI-focused data centers

• Support strategic and technical decision-making across projects

Customer & Market Understanding

• Understand requirements of hyperscalers, AI compute providers, and enterprise clients

• Translate customer needs into development and design parameters

• Support engagement with potential customers and partners

Development & Planning

• Advise on site selection and feasibility

• Support planning considerations: power, fiber, cooling, land, permitting

• Guide early-stage development strategy and master planning

Design & Technical Coordination

• Define key design requirements: power density, cooling, redundancy, scalability

• Support selection and management of technical advisors and consultants

• Ensure alignment with industry standards

Project Delivery Support

• Support construction and delivery phases

• Guide key decisions, milestones, and risk management

• Ensure alignment between customer expectations and execution

Industry Network & Partnerships

• Leverage global relationships across the data center ecosystem

• Identify and engage partners, advisors, and suppliers

• Maintain awareness of industry trends

Requirements

• 10–15+ years in the data center industry

• Experience in development, design, construction, or operation of large-scale data centers

• Strong understanding of hyperscale and AI infrastructure

• Experience working with major developers, operators, or hyperscalers

• International experience is an advantage