Imagine a future where everyone has instant, low-cost access to intelligence. We’re building a fully featured European AI cloud - with everything one needs to train, experiment with, and deploy AI models at scale. Our GPUs run on 100% renewable energy, powering a more sustainable AI ecosystem.
We’re ambitious, curious, and gutsy doers. Low hierarchy, high ownership, and a big vision. After raising $64M in Series A, we’re only getting started.
Join Verda while it’s still being built - not once it’s finished.
Global Data Center Expansion & Operations Manager
Remote (EU)
Full-time
Permanent employee
About the role
The Global Data Center Expansion & Operations Manager is responsible for the commercial, legal, and financial governance of global data center expansion initiatives. This role ensures that new data center developments, partnerships, leases, and investments are structured, negotiated, and executed in a legally sound, financially optimized, and operationally aligned manner.
Operating at the intersection of legal, finance, procurement, and operations, this role supports the full lifecycle of expansion—from site selection and contract structuring to operational handover and governance.
Operating at the intersection of legal, finance, procurement, and operations, this role supports the full lifecycle of expansion—from site selection and contract structuring to operational handover and governance.
Why Verda
- Cash + equity compensation along with various fringe benefits (e.g., healthcare, lunch, wellbeing, etc.).
- Profitable operations with rapid, sustained growth.
- 31 nationalities, with 6 different ones on the management team.
- An opportunity with make a clear impact and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, and partners across the global AI ecosystem.
Your responsibilities
Expansion Strategy & Execution Support
- Support the planning and execution of global data center expansion initiatives
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across construction, operations, procurement, and finance
- Ensure alignment between expansion projects and long-term business strategy
Legal, Commercial & Financial Structuring
- Lead or support structuring of:
- Site acquisitions and leases
- Colocation and partnership agreements
- Service and infrastructure contracts
- Assess legal, financial, and operational risks associated with expansion projects
- Ensure agreements are aligned with company governance and risk appetite
Contract Negotiation & Vendor Engagement
- Support major negotiations with:
- Landlords and developers
- Colocation providers and partners
- Utilities and infrastructure providers
- Coordinate with legal counsel on contract drafting and review
- Track contractual obligations and key milestones
Investment Governance & CapEx Coordination
- Support evaluation of large-scale infrastructure investments
- Prepare business cases, financial models, and executive summaries
- Track expansion-related CapEx commitments and approvals
Regulatory & Compliance Coordination
- Support compliance with local regulations, permits, and licensing requirements
- Coordinate with legal and regulatory advisors across jurisdictions
- Maintain governance documentation and audit readiness
Operational Handover & Lifecycle Coordination
- Ensure smooth transition from construction and expansion to operations
- Track contractual deliverables and operational readiness milestones
- Support post-launch performance and partnership governance
Your key competencies
Education
- Degree in Law, Business Law, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
- Master’s degree (LL.M., MBA, or Finance) is highly preferred
Experience
- 6–10+ years of experience in infrastructure, real estate, legal, finance, or commercial roles
- Experience working on large-scale projects, investments, or international expansions
- Exposure to data centers, telecom, infrastructure, or real estate sectors preferred
Legal & Financial Competencies
- Strong understanding of:
- Commercial contracts and negotiations
- Financial modeling and business case development
- Risk assessment and governance processes
- Ability to interpret legal and financial implications of complex agreements
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication
- Structured, detail-oriented, and governance-focused mindset
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, multi-country environments