Development Strategy Analyst, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Analyst/Sr. Analyst, Development Strategy is responsible for translating market insights into portfolio investment decisions and site-level strategies. Reporting to Senior Manager of Development Strategy, this role will help prioritize sites, manage commercial decision points, evaluate site selection and leasing strategies, and deliver the analyses and materials that guide capital allocation and customer engagement across North America

Essential Job Functions

· Portfolio & Site Prioritization: Build and maintain site prioritization frameworks; recommend where and when we invest, with clear gating criteria tied to customer demand, supply dynamics, and portfolio fit. Use customer leasing intel to set targets and expectations for near and long-term leasing based on existing and potential inventory, including customer by customer build ups.

· Opportunity Assessment: Triage customer‑led and proactive opportunities; shape asset positioning (size, phasing, power, schedule) and advise on leasing strategies for target sites.

· Executive Materials: Aid in the creation of Market Development inputs for Board presentations, Monthly Business Review meetings and other executive briefings.

· Comparative Analysis & TCO Modeling: Update and maintain site comparison analyses and total cost of ownership (TCO) models to inform strategy.

· Customer & Sales Enablement: Produce customer materials and portfolio fit assessments that position our sites credibly against customer requirements and timelines.

· Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Market Strategy, Investment, Energy, Public Policy, and Sales to align inputs and pressure‑test assumptions; incorporate market intelligence into site‑level strategy.

· Portfolio Assessment: Maintain an up‑to‑date view of the NA pipeline (sites, risks, decision timing) and provide regular readouts on trends in market activity and their impact on portfolio performance, ensuring optimal utilization of inventory.

· Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, real estate, and/or equivalent experience, required. Master’s degree a plus.

· 2-5 years of professional experience in real estate related role with experience in market dynamics, site attributes, or portfolio assessments, required.

· Data Center and/or commercial or industrial real estate experience, preferred.

· Self-starter, ability to operate independently in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once.

· Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner.

· Executive presence and effective communication skills, required.

· Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!