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Nscale is seeking a Director, Capacity Planning to own the long-range capacity plan that aligns Nscale's land, power, colocation, and development pipeline with AI compute demand across the Americas. Reporting to the SVP, Site Selection, you will be the single source of truth for how much data center capacity Nscale needs, where, and when — translating demand forecasts into build, lease, and colocation decisions across the portfolio.

– Own the Americas long-range capacity plan — consolidating compute demand forecasts and translating them into land, power, and data center capacity requirements by market and time horizon.

– Build and maintain the demand-to-supply model, matching demand SKUs and workload types (including air- and liquid-cooled requirements) to build, lease, and colocation supply options.

– Run scenario and sensitivity planning — demand upside/downside, schedule slip, power delay — and quantify capacity risk, buffer strategy, and contingency options.

– Set and track the capacity targets that drive regional development pod count, colocation deal volume, and land acquisition pacing.

– Lead build-vs-lease-vs-colocation solutioning — evaluating how each demand signal is best served across self-build, powered land, and third-party capacity on cost, speed, and risk.

– Partner with Development, CoLo Leasing, and Energy and Power to sequence projects and transactions against demand milestones, speed-to-power, and delivery risk.

– Maintain portfolio-wide visibility of committed, contracted, and pipeline capacity (MW, go-live dates, ramp schedules) against the demand forecast.

– Support FID and investment-committee packages with demand justification, utilization forecasts, and capacity analytics.

– Design and own the capacity planning process, cadence, and governance — establishing a single source of truth for demand and supply across the portfolio.

– Stand up and continuously improve planning tools and dashboards (integrated business planning systems such as SAP IBP, BI dashboards), partnering with Data/IT and platform teams.

– Define the data model, planning inputs, and refresh cadence, and drive planning standardization, data integrity, and process discipline across contributing teams.

– Deliver executive reporting on capacity position, gaps, risks, and the decisions needed to stay ahead of demand.

– Represent capacity planning in executive reviews, investment committees, and planning forums, presenting clear recommendations on build, lease, and colocation trade-offs.

– Act as the connective tissue between compute/sales demand owners and the land, power, development, and leasing supply owners.

– Hire, mentor, and develop team members, building a high-performance planning culture as the function scales.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in capacity planning, supply planning, or infrastructure portfolio planning, with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Data center capacity or supply planning experience strongly preferred (hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical infrastructure).
• Demonstrated expertise translating demand forecasts into build/lease/buy supply plans, scenario models, and capacity risk analysis.
• Experience implementing and running integrated business planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP) and BI/dashboard tooling with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of data center development, power delivery timelines, and colocation transactions and their role in capacity delivery.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning processes across many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment; bilingual English/Spanish a plus given planned Latin America expansion.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% based on business needs.

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated GenAI cloud platform. We own the data centers, software, and applications that power today’s AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

• Relentless Innovation — At Nscale, we constantly push the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today’s expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.
• Ownership and Accountability — Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency. We set high standards, ensuring that our contributions are not just good but exceptional.
• Openness and Transparency — We believe trust and transparency are key to our success. We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges.
• Customer-Centric Focus — Our customers are central to our mission. We focus on deeply understanding their needs and challenges, striving to exceed expectations in both product quality and service.
• Sustainability — We integrate sustainability into our operations and product development, ensuring that our innovations are both effective and responsible.
• Full-Speed Collaboration — Collaboration at Nscale is fast, efficient, and respectful. We work together seamlessly, with clear communication and mutual respect.

At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Salary Range: $170,000 — $290,000 USD

The range below reflects the base salary for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skill set, experience, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs. Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.

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