Director, Data Center Strategy and Site Selection
Core
Own how and where the company scales the physical backbone of its AI cloud, blending technical depth with commercial negotiation and strategic planning.
Role type
Director, Data Center Strategy and Site Selection
Builds
Global data center strategy, site selection, vendor relationships, and infrastructure decisions across regions.
Domain
AI infrastructure / Data Center Operations / Real Estate
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Data center strategy, site selection, power architecture, cooling systems, redundancy schemes, large contract negotiation, RFP management, financial modeling, TCO analysis
Preferred skills
Power markets knowledge, energy procurement, hyperscale AI projects, ISP familiarity
Technologies
Liquid cooling, rack density, colocation, power grids
Responsibilities
Develop global data center strategy and define investment/lease locations; Own site selection and vendor relationships including contract negotiation; Lead technical site diligence on power, cooling, and redundancy; Negotiate executive-level commercial transactions; Support sovereign and large-scale customer infrastructure deals.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership