Director, Portfolio Management

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
The Director, Portfolio Management plays a critical leadership role within Global Portfolio Management, responsible for structuring, executing,
and actively managing third-party investment in U.S. greenfield data centre assets. The role spans the full development lifecycle-from
origination and feasibility through financing, construction, delivery, and stabilisation. The position serves as a strategic partner to investors,
senior leadership, and key internal functions including Finance, Legal, Construction, Design, and Power.

What we are looking for

Joint Venture, Asset & Investor Management

• Oversee the financial performance of JV and assets, including development entities
• Support equity processes, shareholder funding, and distributions
• Ensure compliance with key agreements, including JV, funding, operator, and third-party covenants
• Assess the financial impact of key business decisions related to JVs, customer contracts, suppliers, pricing, and development timing
• Lead, together with relevant teams, asset-level financial strategies to ensure sustainable financing, liquidity, and compliance

Joint Venture, Asset & Investor Management

• Oversee financial and financing models including base case, downside scenarios, covenant headroom and sensitivity analyses, in cooperation from the Business Model team
• Ensure the team aligns models with development progress, leasing assumptions, capex phasing, and financing structures
• Assess and communicate financial risks, mitigants, and downside scenarios to senior management and investors, challenge development business cases (IRR, NPV, yields, cost curves) for greenfield and expansion projects
• Analyse liquidity requirements, and funding sources across multi-year development plans
• Act as partner to internal teams and external investors on strategies, and investment decision-making

Financing & Capital Structure

• Lead project finance and corporate financing processes for new and existing data center assets, including initial bank financings, refinancings, and amendments
• Lead the commercial and legal negotiation of financing packages, including debt terms, covenants, security structures, and conditions precedent, in coordination with Legal and advisors
• Coordinate and support hedging strategies (interest rate swaps, caps, floors), including interaction with treasury, hedging advisors, and lenders
• Own financing-related workstreams with lenders, their advisors, shareholders, and internal stakeholders
• Manage liquidity, debt levels, covenant compliance, reporting obligations, compliance, and lender interactions under SFAs and ancillary agreements

Reporting, Governance & Decision Support

• Prepare and present board-level and investor reporting, providing clear and pragmatic financial insights to support investment and development decisions
• Support audits, lender reviews, and due diligence processes
• Manage or oversee JV finance functions including budgeting, cash management, planning, accounting coordination, year-end closing, and reporting
• Act as a business partner, not only a reporting function, actively challenging assumptions and supporting decision-making
• Calculate and track global cost allocations to different regions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, modeling).
• Strong PowerPoint skills for executive-ready presentations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, Yardi) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Act as a 'business partner'.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline (Master's degree or MBA preferred/CFA).
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant experience in infrastructure, real estate, private equity, investment banking, or project finance.
• Proven experience working with institutional investors, joint ventures, and complex capital structures.
• Strong track record in financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis.
• Experience in data centres, energy, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects is

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform.

Work conditions & other requirements

• This position is expected to be remote for the foreseeable future with an occasional need to be onsite in a shared work environment.
  
• Must have flexible work schedule to accommodate across global business hours
• Travel will be required, up to 10%.

Compensation Pay Range

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. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $160,700.00 - $248,800.00 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

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. 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 are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. 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. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.