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Senior Data Center Acquisition & Energy Manager at AMD | LAYIQ

Significant experience leading complex data centers
, energy, power, site selection, permit ting, real estate, procurement, development, and commercial sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding of data center markets, ga s and grid energy ma rk ets, dat a ce nter operators, site selection, lease structures, infrastructure delivery, and mission-critical environments.
Excellent ability to d iligence power availability, interconnection queue position, substation proximity, and deliverability.
Experience working directly with executive leadership, Chiefs of Staff, business operations teams, or strategic program offices.
5
10+ years of experience in data center site selection, energ y m arket s, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
Experience with energy procurement strategies
( gas
+ grid
) and power purchase agreement structures as applied to data center site selection
Familiarity with data center design standards, critical infrastructure requirements, and hyperscale construction processes that inform site suitability assessments
Conduct market scans, lead qualification, and preliminary assessments (power availability, site readiness, economics) during Prospecting and early Due Diligence.
Maintain the opportunity tracker/dashboard, update metrics (e.g., aging, conversion rates, No-Go dispositions), and generate weekly/phase reports.
Prepare supporting materials for gates (ROFR docs, Go/No-Go packages, Selection Criteria slides, site readiness filters).
Research off-takers, landlords/neoclouds, power timelines, and competitive landscapes; compile benchmarking data.
Assist with financial data gathering, ad vanced modeling support, and risk/opportunity summaries.
Track Readiness-phase progress (landlord updates, power-on forecasts) and organize data rooms/presentations.
Support ad-hoc analysis and deck creation for exec briefings.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (
2
5
%+) to maintain partner relationships and manage project progress
Preferred Experience
Data
Cent er
Acqu isition
, Ene rgy
Sour cing
(g as + grid
), Strategy, corporate development, investment banking, Excelle nt analytical skills (Excel, Power BI/Tableau); ability to synthesize data into clear insights and visuals.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and presentation skills (PowerPoint mastery).
Familiarity with hyperscale ecosystem, power markets, or GPU/AI supply chain preferred.
Academic Credentials: Bachelor's degree required
; recent MBA, JD or top-tier undergrad
/ graduate experience highly valued.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities

The Role

AMD

’s

Co rporate De velopment

Data

Center

Strate gy or ganiza tion is seeking an experience d data center

+ en er gy sourcing pr ofessional to l ead due diligen ce and neg otiation e fforts with data cent er providers, neo clouds, CSP s, utility and gas g ener ation com pa nies and local ju risdict ions to accelerate the deve lopment and deployment of A MD’s

AI growth str ategy.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, growth, financial structuring, and external collaboration, shaping how AMD scales and expands its data center, cloud, AI, and enterprise ecosystems.

The Person:

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with exceptional data c enter and en ergy due di ligence and financial modeling skills. They are solution-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, possess strong communication and collaboration abilities, and stay ahead of industry trends and technology.

Proven ability to support senior executives on strategic, high-visibility, and time-sensitive priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Significant experience leading complex data centers
, energy, power, site selection, permit ting, real estate, procurement, development, and commercial sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding of data center markets, ga s and grid energy ma rk ets, dat a ce nter operators, site selection, lease structures, infrastructure delivery, and mission-critical environments.
Excellent ability to d iligence power availability, interconnection queue position, substation proximity, and deliverability.
Experience working directly with executive leadership, Chiefs of Staff, business operations teams, or strategic program offices.
5
10+ years of experience in data center site selection, energ y m arket s, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
Experience with energy procurement strategies
( gas
+ grid
) and power purchase agreement structures as applied to data center site selection
Familiarity with data center design standards, critical infrastructure requirements, and hyperscale construction processes that inform site suitability assessments
Conduct market scans, lead qualification, and preliminary assessments (power availability, site readiness, economics) during Prospecting and early Due Diligence.
Maintain the opportunity tracker/dashboard, update metrics (e.g., aging, conversion rates, No-Go dispositions), and generate weekly/phase reports.
Prepare supporting materials for gates (ROFR docs, Go/No-Go packages, Selection Criteria slides, site readiness filters).
Research off-takers, landlords/neoclouds, power timelines, and competitive landscapes; compile benchmarking data.
Assist with financial data gathering, ad vanced modeling support, and risk/opportunity summaries.
Track Readiness-phase progress (landlord updates, power-on forecasts) and organize data rooms/presentations.
Support ad-hoc analysis and deck creation for exec briefings.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (
2
5
%+) to maintain partner relationships and manage project progress
Preferred Experience
Data
Cent er
Acqu isition
, Ene rgy
Sour cing
(g as + grid
), Strategy, corporate development, investment banking, Excelle nt analytical skills (Excel, Power BI/Tableau); ability to synthesize data into clear insights and visuals.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and presentation skills (PowerPoint mastery).
Familiarity with hyperscale ecosystem, power markets, or GPU/AI supply chain preferred.
Academic Credentials: Bachelor's degree required
; recent MBA, JD or top-tier undergrad
/ graduate experience highly valued.
Location: Santa Clara, CA

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