[Remote] Principal Strategist, Leased Data Center Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Meta is seeking a Principal Strategist to lead the long-term operational strategy for its global leased data center portfolio. In this role, you will define how Meta sources, manages, and optimizes third-party colocation and leased data center capacity to support the infrastructure demands of products used by billions of people worldwide.ResponsibilitiesDefine and drive the multi-year operational strategy for Meta's leased and colocation data center portfolio, aligning with global infrastructure capacity and reliability goalsEstablish governance frameworks for vendor performance management, including SLA structures, operational accountability models, and escalation protocols with third-party data center operatorsLead cross-functional alignment across real estate, network engineering, capacity planning, and infrastructure operations to ensure leased site strategies support long-term compute and connectivity requirementsDevelop and own the operating model for leased data center lifecycle management, from site onboarding and commissioning through steady-state operations and exit planningIdentify systemic risks across the leased data center portfolio and design mitigation strategies that improve resilience, redundancy, and operational continuityTranslate complex infrastructure and operational data into executive-level strategic recommendations, influencing decisions on portfolio composition, vendor selection, and capital allocationDrive standardization of operational practices across geographically distributed leased sites, enabling consistent performance benchmarking and continuous improvementPartner with legal, procurement, and finance teams to shape contract structures and commercial terms that reflect operational requirements and long-term strategic objectivesMentor and provide strategic guidance to other operations and program management professionals across the data center organizationEvaluate emerging trends in the colocation and leased data center market to inform portfolio strategy and identify opportunities for operational innovationSkills12+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure strategy, or colocation portfolio managementExperience defining and executing operational strategy for large-scale, geographically distributed data center environments including leased or colocation facilitiesExperience leading cross-functional initiatives that span vendor governance, infrastructure operations, capacity planning, and real estate or facilities functionsExperience developing executive-level strategic frameworks, business cases, and recommendations that influence organizational direction and capital decisionsExperience managing complex vendor relationships and negotiating operational accountability structures with third-party data center operatorsExperience building or transforming operational governance models across a global portfolio of third-party managed facilitiesExperience operating within hyperscale or large-scale cloud infrastructure environments with significant leased or colocation capacityFamiliarity with data center critical systems (power, cooling, network interconnect) and how operational constraints inform strategic portfolio decisionsTrack record of driving standardization and continuous improvement programs across multi-site data center operationsBenefitsHas_bonus=trueHas_equity=trueCompany OverviewMeta's mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.metadownhole.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipMeta has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 811 in 2026, 6419 in 2025, 5944 in 2024, 3874 in 2023, 5237 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.