Meta · 3 hours ago
Data Center Development Manager
Meta is a company that designs, builds, leases, and operates innovative data centers. They are seeking a highly experienced program manager to join the Data Center Site Development team, responsible for managing site development processes and ensuring timely project delivery.
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Responsibilities
Drive the entitlements process (e.g., zoning, land use permitting) to ensure accurate and timely submission and execution of the necessary site entitlements and permits to meet project timelines
Lead the diligence and development process to vet prospective sites and assess site risks and opportunities by analyzing regional and site - specific information pertaining to (i) permitting and land use data (ii) information regarding federal, state and local taxes and incentives (iii) data on energy (including renewable energy), water and wastewater availability and cost (iv) network connectivity (v) natural hazard, floodplain and climatological data (vi) legal, physical risk and financial implications
Take the lead role in organizing communications by creating scalable processes with and tracking progress towards on-time delivery of projects by key internal and external stakeholders in support of the site selection effort, including capacity planning, data center design and construction, external consulting partners, network engineering, legal, tax, policy and finance
Work with Site Selection Manager and other key project team members to ensure alignment among all internal stakeholders and to find smart ways to overcome obstacles in the site development process
Support the preparation of project recommendations for presentation to management for approval
Support the development of Meta's near and long-term data center location and leased portfolio strategy
Support a portfolio of existing sites under construction or in operations to facilitate on time and quality delivery and development of the site that meets permit requirements and local expectations
Track and monitor ongoing site development including agreement management
Develop scalable, efficient tools and processes to improve delivery and communication for data center site development
This role requires 25-50% travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of site development experience, or equivalent experience managing large scale, complex projects
Experience with a range of project management tools and software, (eg. Google Suite, Excel, project management software, PowerPoint, etc)
Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders
Experience to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, tailoring messages to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to travel as needed (25% to 50%+ at times)
Preferred
Advanced technical/engineering degree, law degree, or MBA
Experience in large and complex infrastructure projects
Experience with planning, land use diligence and engineering, and entitlements processes
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Meta
Meta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible.
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