Head of Development (Remote)

NTT Global Data Centers • Full-time • Remote (Springfield, Illinois, United States) • $0 / year • 3h ago

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers
Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Director, Development - Americas leads development execution across the Americas region from origination through notice-to-proceed (NTP). Reporting to the VP, Development, this role manages regional development priorities, coordinates commercial and technical due diligence, and supports a reliable pipeline of data center opportunities aligned with business, financial, and sustainability objectives. The role partners closely with local and global teams to maintain development discipline, resolve issues, and support effective project handoff to construction.
Regional Development Execution
Execute the Americas development plan in alignment with enterprise priorities, customer demand, approved investment parameters, and regional market conditions.
Coordinate site origination and due diligence across land, power, water, fiber, permitting, utilities, and environmental considerations.
Maintain visibility into the regional development pipeline, key milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions required to advance opportunities.
Support site readiness and structured handoff to construction in accordance with approved business cases and governance requirements.
Commercial, Financial & Governance Support
Coordinate preparation of investment materials and validate that commercial, technical, schedule, and financial inputs are complete and traceable.
Partner with Finance and Investment teams to support development pacing, capital planning, and evaluation of project economics.
Apply established development governance, diligence, documentation, and risk-review standards consistently across the region.
Track project performance and lessons learned to improve future development decisions and execution.
Partner with Design, Power & Energy, Construction, Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and other stakeholders to align development activities and resolve cross-functional issues.
Provide regional insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding market conditions, capacity, policy, competition, and delivery risks.
Escalate material risks, trade-offs, and decisions to the VP and relevant governance forums in a timely manner.
Represent NTT Global Data Centers in relevant regional forums and stakeholder discussions, as appropriate.
Strong knowledge of data center or large-scale infrastructure development in the Americas, including land, utilities, permitting, and environmental considerations.
Sound commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to evaluate development assumptions and contribute to investment cases.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree required in real estate, business, engineering, finance, planning, or a related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in real estate site selection, acquisition, development, or large-scale infrastructure, preferably within data centers, technology, utilities, or industrial sectors.
Demonstrated experience advancing complex development opportunities within Americas jurisdictions.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and multiple concurrent projects through structured governance and decision-making.
Working knowledge of development economics, capital planning, regulatory navigation, environmental permitting, and utility coordination.
Able to hear and speak on a telephone or digital meeting platform.
Close visual work on a computer terminal.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
Remote or hybrid work arrangement based on location and business need, with extensive daily use of digital collaboration tools.
Up to 15% travel, including international travel, is based on business requirements.
This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.
As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.
NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. 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.