Head of Business Development

ROLE LOCATION: Dallas, Texas, USA
Our client, a global multi-industry corporation, is launching a U.S. entity to develop next-gen AI Data Center infrastructure. By integrating power, cooling, and modular solutions, it delivers scalable, high-density platforms for rapid deployment and has secured U.S. projects, positioning the company for growth.

What we offer
This is an executive-level role with strong growth potential, offering the opportunity to build and lead a U.S. data center project platform with a high level of autonomy and strategic impact.

Who you are
You are a commercially driven industry leader with strong executive presence and the ability to convert strategic relationships into business opportunities. You thrive in complex environments, engage confidently with senior stakeholders, and are motivated by delivering large-scale infrastructure projects from concept to execution. You combine strategic vision with disciplined execution and move opportunities forward decisively.

Skills & Competencies:

• Executive networking and relationship management
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Commercial negotiation and deal structuring
• Leadership across multi-party projects
• Financial and business acumen in infrastructure or technology
• Ability to originate and close opportunities
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of senior leadership in data centers, digital infrastructure, or large projects
• Proven track record closing infrastructure deals
• Experience with AI data centers, high-density computing, modular delivery, or power solutions
• Commercially astute with ability to lead complex negotiations and drive deals independently

Description
In this role, you will lead business development initiatives focused on AI and high-density data center infrastructure projects within the DFW region. You will play a critical role in building strategic partnerships, originating opportunities, and converting executive relationships into bankable projects that support the company’s expansion into next-generation AI data center platforms across North America. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• Originate and drive AI and high-density data center project opportunities within the DFW market
• Convert executive relationships into active and viable project pipelines
• Engage hyperscalers, AI compute firms, developers, colocation operators, and infrastructure investors
• Lead early-stage project structuring including site strategy, power planning, utility coordination, and partner alignment
• Establish strategic partnerships with developers, EPC contractors, utilities, and capital partners
• Lead senior-level commercial negotiations and deal execution
• Drive near-term project wins and long-term pipeline growth
• Represent the organization at executive meetings, industry forums, and strategic engagements
• Support the development of the company’s U.S. data center platform and expansion strategy