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Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead

$202K/yr

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead to develop Meta's global data center portfolio ...

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Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships

$202K/yr

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates high-performance, energy-efficient data centers. Meta is seeking a Principal, Strategic Data Center Partnerships to develop Meta's global data center ...

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Energy Manager, Power Delivery

Menlo Park, CA

$170K/yr

In this role, you will be a key contributor to Meta's data center energy strategy, specifically supporting the energy infrastructure arrangements of our data centers through various stages of ...

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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for director meta data center in the United States is $128,526.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $163,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Meta Data CenterData Center Operations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications in data center management or ITBachelor's degree, relevant certifications in data center operations
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership overseeing multiple facilities or large teamsOperational management of daily data center activities
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, large data center providersData center service providers, IT departments
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding strategic vs operational roles in data centersLearning about day-to-day management responsibilities

The Director Meta Data Center typically focuses on strategic planning, high-level management, and overseeing multiple data center operations. In contrast, the Data Center Operations Manager handles daily operational tasks, ensuring smooth functioning of data center activities. Both roles require relevant certifications and industry experience but differ mainly in scope and responsibility level.

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Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead

Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead

Meta

Reston, VA

$202K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 191 rated software companies

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead 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 overall global responsibility for developing the strategic partnership program with a primary focus on power partnerships and investments to support our data center location strategy. The Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead 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. There will be a heavy emphasis on structuring specific deals (joint ventures, acquisitions or joint development frameworks) in support of Meta's overall data center capacity needs, with a particular focus on power development.
Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead Responsibilities:
  • Lead and scale the strategic partnerships program by identifying, valuing, and structuring partnership opportunities for multi-site DC development or powered land portfolios in support of Meta’s long-term data center capacity needs. This role will have a particular focus on structuring the power investments required to enable data center development
  • 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
  • Collaborate with key leaders across energy, finance, corporate development, infrastructure leadership and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company’s capacity targets
  • Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships
  • Interface with the global investment community to meet Meta’s infrastructure needs
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8-10 years of overall experience in investment banking, investment research, investments or corporate development
  • 3+ years of experience with power infrastructure
  • Proven experience in financial structuring and modeling, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors
  • Proven commercial leadership and negotiation experience on multi-variable, complex deals involving acquisitions, investments or joint ventures
  • Experience in structuring "first-of-their-kind" deals, including bespoke investment partnerships, platform investments, and structured project finance
  • Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing executive stakeholders
  • Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a fast paced, 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
  • Knowledgeable about and/or experience to quickly assess industry trends and headwinds, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape

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
  • 10+ years of investment banking, PE or corporate development experience
  • 5+ years of experience with power infrastructure
  • International infrastructure development experience
  • Experience in investment research or investment with a focus on the 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 WhatsApp 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.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$202,000/year to $273,000/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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