Data Center Lease Development Manager

Summary:

A qualified Data Center Lease Development Manager has extensive experience performing technical assessments, negotiating and administering large, complex data center lease transactions in the hyperscale space and an extensive knowledge of the legal agreements that accompany them. The Data Center Lease Development Manager will work with Site Selection Managers to think both strategically and analytically to develop out-of-the-box solutions to find and execute on large lease options, developing new business models for AI deployment in leased spaces. The Data Center Lease Development Manager has deep knowledge of leased data center operations, including site selection, contract negotiation, and lease management and is experienced in navigating the challenges that accompany lease negotiations and lease management.

Required Skills:

Data Center Lease Development Manager Responsibilities:

1. Develop Meta's leased and colocation data center location strategy and manage the site selection effort for technical due diligence, commercial negotiations and contract administration in that space, including partnering with teams focused on economic development incentives, energy and utilities, network connectivity, legal, policy, and financial considerations 2. Develop and lead technical feasibility discussions and contract negotiations with landlords, property owners, and utility companies, and engineering teams 3. Work as a primary conduit between Meta Engineering and Landlord SMEs in order to optimize solutions to fit the needs of our customers in an efficient manner 4. Coordinate lease contract amendments in response to changes in business needs, improvements in business terms or processes, and/or feedback from engineering teams in the field 5. Negotiate letters of intent, lease agreements, service agreements, and other facility-specific agreements 6. Partner with internal organizations, including capacity planning, site selection managers, energy teams, data center design, construction, network engineering, legal, policy, communications, and finance, to align on key business terms 7. Develop ideas for improving metrics and tracking mechanisms 8. Manage supplier relationships and best practices 9. Perform market analysis and develop a leasing site selection strategy 10. Stay informed about the technical, market, and regulatory developments in the data center industry 11. Contribute to the organizational strategy and development of lea To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account