Senior Development Manager

Overview

This position is responsible for managing the land portfolio, leading entitlement and post-closing activities, and overseeing all pre-development work for NTT GDC America’s recent acquisitions. The role reports to the VP of Real Estate, Americas.

• Partner with acquisition, planning, and power teams to track entitlement actions, post-closing obligations, and incentive processes.
• Procure and grant easements on behalf of NTT, including private and public easements.
• Establish a land management program to ensure a clean handoff between the Global Infrastructure Development and Construction teams.
• Represent NTT in call-covered land situations.
• Lead pre-development workshops, meetings, and produce a Project Execution Plan for each property.
• Maintain and update a risk register, including post-closing mitigation actions, and report status monthly.
• Monitor development and construction to keep project timelines and financial implications aligned with the business case.
• Ensure compliance with permitting, planning, design, and construction requirements, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage local political, economic development, and commercial organizations to raise the project profile and facilitate statutory approvals.
• Procure necessary easements and protect NTT’s interests in all related negotiations.
• Track and report project progress, risks, changes, and opportunities against the approved business case.
• Manage budgeting of land management costs, entitlement costs, and other post-closing obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for energization timelines and alternative generation sourcing.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in project development, land management, asset management, or program management of data centers or similar high-spec Corporate Real Estate.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills at all levels of the organization and with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with a high-level understanding of real‑estate finance.
• Outstanding relationship‑builder, creative thinker, and champion of innovation.
• Substantial knowledge of data center design principles and permitting processes.
• Ability to lead change, manage technical projects, and collaborate across multinational, interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in startup and ramp‑up environments, multitasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with in a global organization.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; degrees in Real Estate, Business Management, Construction, Engineering, or Law.

• Move equipment and other hardware up to 25 lbs.; move around inside and outside data center facilities.
• Remain stationary for long periods and occasionally operate under varying temperatures, loud noises, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ascend and descend ladders and work atop raised platforms.
• Position self in small spaces.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Work during US business hours and time zones; travel up to 25% of the time.
• Occasional on-site work at active data center construction projects and locations.
• Perform work from a remote location with a stable internet connection.

Base salary: $147,700 – $186,000 per year. Eligible for an annual bonus tied to individual and company performance.

• Monthly remote stipend to cover expenses and use of a personal mobile device.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Rich total rewards package.

NTT Global Data Centers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.