Senior Transactions Manager - Global Data Centers

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

We're seeking a Senior Transactions Manager - Global Data Centers to lead complex real estate negotiations and leasing transactions for NVIDIA’s portfolio. This role will be based in Santa Clara, CA with scope encompassing APAC, EMEA, and the Americas growing NVIDIA’s progress in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. As a key member of the Real Estate and Site Services team, you will take ownership of large-scale, hyperscale, and technology infrastructure projects, ensuring that NVIDIA secures outstanding business and legal terms, maintains portfolio flexibility, and achieves financial and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with multiple departments including Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve strategic, high-impact results that contribute to the goals of the company.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead negotiations and oversight of complex data center lease transactions, renewals, and expansions globally—often for deals exceeding 100MW.

• Prioritize and implement transactions that align technical, financial, and operational objectives in accordance with NVIDIA’s business standards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to coordinate site selection, power capacity planning, and development timelines.

• Partner closely with Engineering and Data Center Operations to ensure power delivery, redundancy, and scalability requirements are met for each project.

• Coordinate project execution, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery of new data center developments and expansions.

• Establish and uphold positive relationships with hyperscale and colocation providers, landlords, and joint venture partners across markets.

• Provide strategic market intelligence and transaction insights to advise broader portfolio and investment decisions.

• Act as a liaison among NVIDIA’s internal teams, landlords, brokers, and outside counsel to ensure all transaction obligations are met.

• Find opportunities to optimize NVIDIA’s data center footprint and improve long-term portfolio performance.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, real estate, economics, finance, or a related field.

• MBA and/or JD required.

• 10+ years of real estate transactional experience, with significant expertise in data center, hyperscale, or vital infrastructure leasing.

• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating significant leasing and development deals across diverse worldwide territories in APAC, EMEA and the Americas.

• Strong commercial and financial competence, including lease structuring, deal modeling, and project feasibility analysis.

• Deep knowledge of data center power requirements, including sourcing, capacity planning, delivery mechanisms, and coordination with utilities or providers.

• Proficient grasp of real estate finance, legal, and business concepts, capable of analyzing intricate contracts and agreements.

• Experience leading cross-cultural negotiations and working with international landlords and customers.

• Collaborative, strategic, and results-focused, with outstanding communication and executive presentation skills.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd:

• Proven track record leading, sophisticated data center transactions that deliver, financial, and operational impact.

• Demonstrated proficiency in leading cross-functional teams to coordinate Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations towards common objectives.

• Extensive knowledge of worldwide real estate markets and infrastructure for data centers, coupled with a dedication to creativity and outstanding performance.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and if you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 128,000 USD - 212,750 USD for Level 4, and 160,000 USD - 270,250 USD for Level 5.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 16, 2025.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.