Align · 3 days ago
Director, Data Center Selection and Strategy
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAlign is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, seeking a Director of Data Center Selection and Strategy. This role involves guiding infrastructure selection for clients, leveraging market knowledge to build relationships, and delivering client-focused solutions that drive business growth.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Demonstrate expertise in data center infrastructure, with a comprehensive understanding of enterprise clients and the complexities involved in improving their environments. Experience spans from the data center space to the physical layer of technology, offering expert guidance and tailored solutions aimed at upgrading client portfolios
Build trusted advisor relationships with clients; communicate effectively at all levels within client organization (Board-level to DC Manager level); demonstrate knowledge and experience to be credible across DC environments
Assessment Guidance: Incorporate Align’s value by introducing our assessment abilities to determine site capacities for clients. Assist with strategic planning
Site Identification & Analysis: Work with the team to pinpoint locations and sites of interest for potential clients
Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and nurture relationships data center owners, data center brokers and data center colo providers
Negotiation & Agreement Management: Lead discussions for Align services including; assessments, site selection, design, plan, procure, build and execute
Portfolio Strategy: Advise clients on existing data center capacities, technology portfolio optimization to identify significant savings and value-add opportunities
Transaction Oversight: Manage all aspects of leasing transactions, including tenant representation, landlord agency leasing, and marketing
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the data center real estate sector
Project Management: Track milestones and ensure timely execution of site/infrastructure development strategies
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years in the data center arena, with at least 5 years focused on data center or technology real estate
Understanding of the data center market, portfolio management, and transaction processes
Familiarity with major data center brokerage firms and operator
Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Demonstrated ability to drive business growth and deliver client-focused solutions
Company
Align
Align specializes in strategy, design, deployment, optimization and transformation of your technology infrastructure.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (75)
2024 (57)
2023 (49)
2022 (60)
2021 (66)
2020 (31)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Zadrima
Chief Operating Officer
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