Director of Strategic Projects

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Director of Strategic Projects to develop Meta's global data center portfolio in line with the company's strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI.

Responsibilities
Grow and lead the strategic development program including identification and commercial structuring of development partner opportunities to enable future data center capacity growth
* Collaborate with key leaders across design, engineering, construction, network, and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company's aggressive capacity targets
* Guide team members on overall strategic approach to developing new capacity while mitigating risk and ensuring that sufficient contingency plans are in place
* Accountable for data center developers to supply pipeline opportunities and deliver on capacity targets while minimizing cost and optimizing for flexibility and optionality
* Represent Meta in meetings with executives from potential suppliers, governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
* Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff and ensure robust learning and career development
* Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
* 15+ years of overall experience in industrial real estate, infrastructure and data center development space
* Proven track record of delivering large scale multi-party deals resulting in data center capacity delivery
* 8+ years experience managing global programs and organizations
* Proven commercial leadership and negotiation experience on multi-variable, complex deals involving scalable land, energy, and infrastructure capacity
* Proven track record of delivering large capital projects leveraging complex commercial structures
* Experience developing the vision for a developer program including opening new markets internationally utilizing partnership structures
* Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing senior level stakeholders
* Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a fast paced, hands-on work environment, and have a track record of success leading projects and developing complex solutions across multiple stakeholders
* Competent collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator
* Experience delivering presentations and written communications to executive-level audiences
* Proven track record of organizational leadership, including leading larger organizations and scaling teams during growth cycles
* Knowledge of or experience assessing industry trends, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape 15+ years of commercial real estate investment and development experience
* Experience in the data center industry
* International infrastructure development experience
* Private equity and investment banking experience
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, real estate, or relevant field. MBA or J.D. preferred