About Our Company:Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the position: The
Director of Strategic Alliances - AI will lead Cologix's strategic partnerships across the GPU, semiconductor, Neocloud, and AI infrastructure ecosystem companies - including NVIDIA, AMD, OEMs, hyperscalers, and emerging accelerator platforms.
This role owns the creation and execution of joint strategies that align Cologix's high-density colocation and interconnection capabilities with rapidly evolving AI and GPU infrastructure demands. It combines
business development, ecosystem strategy, and technical partnership leadership in a highly visible position.
What you do daily:- Lead and expand strategic partnerships with GPU and AI ecosystem leaders (NVIDIA, AMD, hyperscalers, OEMs, and AI infrastructure providers).
- Develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies and partner programs that position Cologix as a premier destination for AI and GPU deployments.
- Work cross-functionally with Solution Engineering, Development/Construction, Product, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to shape GPU-optimized data center offerings, deployment architectures, and technical integration standards.
- Develop reference architectures, as well as early-access or beta collaboration programs.
- Serve as Cologix's senior representative in partner roadmap discussions, industry summits, and technical councils focused on AI and high-performance compute.
- Track semiconductor and AI industry trends - including emerging accelerator technologies, GPU supply chain shifts, and AI workload evolution - to inform corporate strategy.
- Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities across the AI and data center ecosystem.
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)- 10+ years in strategic alliances, partner management, or business development within data centers, cloud, AI infrastructure, or the semiconductor ecosystem.
- Experience working with or managing partnerships involving NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, hyperscalers, or major OEMs.
- Strong understanding of GPU acceleration, AI/ML workloads, interconnection fabrics, and high-density data center design.
- Proven ability to influence at the executive level, negotiate complex agreements, and lead multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Ability to translate sophisticated technical requirements into compelling business strategies and partner value propositions.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or technical advanced degree preferred.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
Why Join Cologix?- Influence the future of AI infrastructure strategy at one of North America's fastest-growing data center and interconnection providers.
- Build and lead high-impact partnerships that shape how GPU and AI workloads are deployed across the continent.
- Collaborate with the world's leading semiconductor and AI innovators.
- Drive meaningful transformation across Cologix's national footprint of cloud-adjacent, interconnection-rich facilities.
$160,000 - $185,000 a year
Benefits:We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account options
Non-accrued PTO
Company paid holidays
401k Retirement Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Employee Discount Marketplace
Employee Recognition Platform
Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.
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Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix's information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix's efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
