Senior Manager, Data Center & Network Procurement Contracts
Core
Leading a global team of contracts professionals to support data center infrastructure buildout and operations through complex commercial negotiations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Data Center & Network Procurement Contracts
Builds
Data center infrastructure, colocation facilities, and network/energy supply agreements
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure & Telecommunications
Required skills
Global team leadership, commercial contract negotiation, NNN lease structuring, colocation agreement management, risk allocation, liability management, indemnity structuring, service level agreement (SLA) definition, multi-jurisdictional negotiation, stakeholder management, process improvement
Preferred skills
Experience in real estate, telecommunications, energy, or infrastructure procurement, familiarity with global contracting practices, regional regulatory knowledge
Technologies
Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations for data center NNN leases, colocation agreements, networking agreements, energy/utility agreements, and low-voltage contracts; Set team priorities and develop capabilities for a global contracts team; Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to structure agreements balancing speed, risk, and cost; Guide the team through complex negotiations and resolve escalated commercial issues; Improve contracting processes to enable speed while maintaining governance; Engage with senior leaders to communicate negotiation strategy and risk
