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.