Head of Strategic Partnerships Hyperscale Data Centers

Head of Strategic Partnerships - Hyperscale Data Centers Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Term negotiation Data center experience Networking through strategic partnership building Senior level Strategic partnerships Cross-functional collaboration Tenants Cross-functional communication 10 years Full Job Description About Barupon Barupon LLC is a technology-driven infrastructure and manufacturing company developing large-scale industrial ecosystems that integrate energy generation, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation digital infrastructure . Through initiatives such as the Liberty American Manufacturing Park (LAMP) , Barupon is building large industrial campuses designed to support data centers, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and high-performance technology infrastructure powered by reliable domestic energy systems. Barupon's mission is to strengthen American industrial capacity while developing energy-powered infrastructure platforms capable of supporting major technology and manufacturing tenants. Position Overview Barupon is seeking a highly experienced Director of Strategic Partnerships - Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure to lead the development of strategic relationships with hyperscale cloud providers, data center developers, colocation operators, and digital infrastructure partners. This individual will play a critical role in helping Barupon attract and secure major data center tenants and infrastructure partners for its large-scale industrial developments. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the data center industry and has contributed significantly to major data center or hyperscale infrastructure projects , including developing strategic partnerships that enable large-scale deployment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership Development Identify, develop, and secure strategic partnerships with hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise technology companies, and data center operators Structure and negotiate long-term partnership agreements supporting large-scale data center deployments Data Center Tenant Acquisition Attract anchor tenants and hyperscale operators for Barupon's industrial campuses Support long-term agreements related to power capacity, land development, and infrastructure integration Digital Infrastructure Ecosystem Development Develop partnerships across the broader digital infrastructure ecosystem, including: Data center developers Colocation operators Fiber network providers Cooling and infrastructure technology providers Energy infrastructure providers supporting data center operations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Barupon's leadership, infrastructure teams, and capital markets teams to align partnerships with energy development, infrastructure planning, and long-term growth strategy Industry Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with senior executives across the data center, digital infrastructure, and hyperscale cloud ecosystem Represent Barupon in key industry discussions and partnership opportunities Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in data center development, digital infrastructure partnerships, or hyperscale infrastructure ecosystems Proven track record of developing or securing strategic partnerships within the data center industry Demonstrated experience contributing to large-scale data center or hyperscale infrastructure deployments Deep understanding of data center infrastructure requirements , including power, cooling, connectivity, and scalability Strong industry relationships with data center operators, developers, hyperscale cloud providers, or digital infrastructure companies Experience negotiating long-term infrastructure partnerships or tenant agreements Strong ability to collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications Experience working with hyperscale cloud providers or enterprise data center operators Experience supporting large-scale data center campus developments Strong understanding of power infrastructure and energy requirements for data centers Experience working with digital infrastructure investment firms or infrastructure funds Experience in large industrial or technology infrastructure development environments What Success Looks Like in This Role Within the first 12-24 months, this leader will: Establish strong partnerships across the data center and digital infrastructure ecosystem Secure major data center operators or hyperscale tenants Help position Barupon's industrial campuses as attractive locations for large-scale digital infrastructure development Please answer the following in your cover letter: 1. Describe the largest data center or hyperscale infrastructure project you have been involved in. What was your role and what partnerships did you help develop? 2. What relationships do you currently have with data center operators, hyperscale cloud providers, or digital infrastructure companies ?