Manager, Data Center Investment and Partnerships

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI. This role has responsibility for the development of the data center strategic partnerships at Meta. The Strategic Partnerships Manager supports Meta’s data center strategy by developing large-scale capacity solutions. This role focuses on rapid infrastructure expansion through partnerships with key stakeholders, such as financial institutions, data center and power developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners.
Manager, Data Center Investment and Partnerships Responsibilities
Support the strategic partnerships program by identifying and evaluating potential development partners to enable future data center capacity growth
Lead detailed financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis of potential investments and partnerships to ensure commercial viability and alignment with Meta's financial objectives and risk profile
Partner with cross-functional teams—including design, engineering, construction, and legal—to help execute the strategic plans required to meet capacity targets
Support the structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships and framework agreements
Manage partner pipelines, tracking supply opportunities and helping deliver on capacity targets while maintaining a focus on cost-efficiency and flexibility
Contribute to the strategic approach for new capacity development, assisting in risk mitigation and the creation of robust contingency plans
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (15%+) to maintain partner relationships and manage project progress

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
5-8 years of total experience primarily in PE firms, investment banking or real estate development with a core focus in infrastructure
Proven track record of supporting large scale multi-party deals
Proven track record of supporting large capital projects leveraging complex structures
Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing executive stakeholders
Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a hands-on work environment, and have a track record of success leading projects and developing complex solutions across multiple stakeholders
Effective collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator
Demonstrated communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, MBA, or J.D
Private and investment banking experience
International infrastructure development experience
Experience in data center or power industry

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and Whats App further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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United States of America: $170,000/year to $238,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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