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Vice President, Development
Location: Dallas, TX (on-site)
A leading global data center developer and operator is seeking a VP, Development to drive the full lifecycle of hyperscale data center projects from land acquisition through to operational handover.
This leader will establish and implement a company-wide development management framework, ensuring coordination across engineering, construction, power, sales, and operations. The role is pivotal in bridging technical, financial, and commercial functions to deliver large-scale, mission-critical projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a global development management strategy and process framework.
- Oversee all phases of data center development, from site control and design to financing and delivery.
- Align and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure consistent project execution.
- Manage budgets, risk, and commercial conditions to achieve project success and capital approval.
- Grow and mentor a team of Directors and Project Managers.
Ideal Profile:
- 10 years in data center or mission-critical project development.
- Proven success implementing organizational development management programs.
- Strong understanding of engineering, construction, and project delivery dynamics.
- Commercially minded leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape the development engine of a fast-growing data center platform.