Site Acquisition Director - AMER Leasing

Job description

Lead leasing and acquisition of data center capacity, including planning for future growth. Conduct market research and analytics on targeted metros and regions to support fast decision-making. Identify acquisition opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and manage lease agreements—including new colocation leases, renewals, and amendments. Develop flexible models and processes that support rapid delivery and scalability to meet customer demand.

Create strategic documents that guide long-term regional planning and align business direction. Prepare and present updates to leadership for approval as needed. Collaborate with supply, engineering, construction, legal, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project lifecycle. Support lease transactions, including specialized projects, upgrades, and amendments. Assist with site selection and strategy development across the region.

Build deep knowledge of assigned metros and regions, monitor market trends, and support regional success. Lead commercial and legal negotiations with partners in assigned regions. Manage multiple lease projects under tight timelines, coordinating with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders. Establish new partnerships in existing and emerging regions. Align with internal teams to coordinate activities and ensure regional goals are met.

Maintain accurate data in planning systems, including cost, capacity, timelines, and contract terms. Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and team performance. Develop procedures to streamline contract delivery, improve communication, and reduce turnaround times. Work with legal and corporate affairs teams to finalize contracts. Travel within the region as needed (less than 25%) Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 7+ years relevant experience These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Extensive experience leading global Data Center real estate strategies, including site selection, lease structuring, acquisitions, development, construction, utility planning, sustainability initiatives, and financial investment analysis for large-scale infrastructure programs.

Deep understanding of Data Center industry trends, regional market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and key operator ecosystems, with the ability to translate market intelligence into long-term business strategy. Proven track record of 10+ years leading complex, high-value negotiations involving land acquisitions, lease agreements, strategic partnerships, and multi-stakeholder transactions, while balancing business, financial, legal, and operational priorities.

Demonstrated expertise in mission-critical environments, including Data Centers, with the ability to align real estate decisions to capacity planning, operational readiness, risk management, and organizational growth objectives. Extensive background in real estate development, land acquisition, entitlement, permitting, and regulatory compliance, with experience navigating complex local, regional, and cross-border requirements.

General understanding of hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale leases (Data Center a plus).