{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f2e75d60c9af63a89b929d5d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2e75d60c9af63a89b929d5d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f2e75d60c9af63a89b929d5d","title":"Director, Site Strategy","description":"The CompanySTACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.The PositionAt STACK, the Director, Site Strategy is responsible for front-end site strategy, market prioritization, site intake, and initial vetting of data center development opportunities. The role will play a key part in shaping STACK’s future growth by prioritizing expansion opportunities in existing and new markets, and will shepherd projects through the early stages of site diligence and negotiations.Preferred ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have extensive site selection experience, and be proficient in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating complex transactions for industrial scale developments. Experience negotiating land, infrastructure, and development agreement contracts is essential, along with the ability understand and align interests across disparate stakeholder groups. This role spans the Americas, and the preferred candidate will have broad geographic experience and relationships throughout (at a minimum) the US. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Help define and implement STACK’s market growth strategyIdentify and prioritize markets for data center expansion, based on key industry location drivers and changing market dynamicsConduct initial intake and triage of inbound site opportunities to determine which warrant further considerationConduct proactive outreach in select existing markets, and target new markets, to source prospective new sitesLead initial diligence to assess feasibility, timing, cost, and potential capacity for new opportunitiesDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with utility providers, real estate brokers / developers, economic development officials, policy influencers, and other key stakeholders in the data center ecosystemNegotiate and provide input on data center development transactions, including supporting legal instruments (LOIs, PSAs, utility contracts, development agreements, etc.)Interface with internal and external partners, including capital partners, development, finance, construction, design and engineering, sales, legal, tax, and consultative resourcesPrepare business cases and recommendations for leadership approvalPartner with sales team to pitch new opportunities to clientsThe DetailsLocation: San Francisco, CATravel: 25%-50% domesticallyMust be eligible to work in the United StatesMust pass comprehensive background screening.Must-have QualificationsBachelor’s degree in real estate, business or technical discipline preferredMinimum 8+ years of prior experience with industrial-scale site selection or development, data centers or other mission-critical facility functionsSignificant experience leading complex real estate transactions, including contracting for land and utilitiesStrong quantitative / analytical, creative thinking, communication, and organizational skillsComfort creating processes and implementing strategies and procedures that serve an organizationAbility to execute, process, and prioritize tasks with minimal-to-no supervisionAbility to manage multiple projects and collaborate with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholdersBaseline understanding of accounting principles related to budget development and oversight preferredProficient in Microsoft Office product suiteThis Might Be Right For You IfYou are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.WHY STACK?We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law Note to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. 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