Senior Development Manager

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. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Your role at a glance ​​This position is responsible for manging the land portfolio, leading entitlement and post-closing activities as well as managing all pre-development work for NTT GDC America’s recent acquisitions. Key activities include: ​Partnering with the acquisition team to track all required entitlement actions (by owner or seller), post-closing obligations, and manage the incentives process. ​Manage the procurement and granting of easements on behalf of NTT ​Establish a land management program to ensure a clean handoff between the Global Infrastructure Development team and the Construction team ​Serve as NTT’s representative in call covered land situations. ​Partner with the Front End Planning team on all pre-development work from planning, design, permitting, etc. ​Partner with the Power Team to ensure energization timelines are maintained, site is energized on time. Bring on alternative generation sources as project demands. ​Monitor the development & construction process to ensure project timelines are maintained and that the financial implications of decisions are understood by key stakeholders. ​Provide ongoing updates to leadership and key stakeholder on all projects ​Ensuring that while in control of the Global Infrastructure Development team financial performance is consistent with business expectations / business case. ​The role reports to the VP of Real Estate, Americas​ What we are looking for Hold the day-to-day responsibility for the management   and   co-ordination of all aspects   NTT’s portfolio of land   projects within the region.    Pro-actively manage the overall project with all internal and external stakeholders   Organize, lead and minute Master planning pre-project workshops.   Organi z e, lead a ll related   Project Meetings   Prepare and   maintain   a Project Execution Plan for each pro perty   Manage the risk register received from the acquisition   for each project , ensure any post-closing mitigation actions are taken, and update the register as necessary through the hold period.    Monthly reporting on status. To include but not limited to progress, financials,   risk   and decisions   required   Pro-actively close out actions arising from meetings   Support the   relevant   internal departments to   ensure the project performs in line with   the approved business case. Ongoing review process.   Continually review the status of the project with all involved parties to ensure consistency with the   strategy .    Proactively review risk, progress, change and opportunity against the approved business case, whilst having a strong commercial mindset.   Be responsible   for   budgeting of land management costs, entitlement costs, easement expectations, and any other costs associated with manging the land or completing post-closing obligations .   Constantly review commercial and reputational risk and manage and promote mitigation to achieve the   objectives   of the Business Case.   Permitting /planning/agreement for lease, Design & Construction:   From   close through turnover to construction ensure   planning and permitting of any new development or expansion   is on track , serve as a process and schedule leader for interdisciplinary team, including finance, legal design, leasing,   construction   and operations to ensure business results.    As necessary and with support from leadership and Marketing, continue engaging local political, economic development, and commercial organizations to appropriately raises the profile of the project, communicates the   benefits   and   impacts   to key stakeholders, and ensures an efficient statutory approval process.   Achieving the necessary planning permissions for the development by   identifying   the requirements, critical path and   required   partners and contractors/sub consultants   required   to execute the required applications.    Define design requirement and in conjunction with design, deliver project plans that meet operational, leasing,   aesthetic   and budget parameters up to the point of hand over into delivery.    Procure all easements (private & public)   required   to ensure project success .    Represent NTT in all cases where the granting of easements may be necessary – protect NTT’s interests in all cases.    As necessary,   monitor   programs for the delivery of design and permitting and ensure that projects   remain   on program and look to better speed to market   and shorten the overall delivery time.   Be fully accountable for   manging   cost   objectives   during the hold period for undeveloped parcels .    Ensure that the approved business case is reflected at key stages during the design and implementation phases of the project. Where there are deviations, these are to be reported as changes and approval obtained   K NOWLEDGE &   ATTRIBUTES   Ability to work in start-up and ramp up environments requiring multi-tasking and working against deadlines.   Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all levels of the organization and with suppliers.   Excellent analytical skills with a high-level understanding of real estate finance.   Demonstrably strong negotiation skills. Outstanding relationship-builder and communicator, both internally and externally.   Unique ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical needs.   Creative thinker and   demonstrated   ability to champion innovation.   Substantial knowledge of Data