Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. Were revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the worlds leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Managements acquisition in 2023 and our awardwinning InCommand platform were positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the worlds data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, youll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cuttingedge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

We are seeking a strategic, detailoriented, and collaborative Data Center Transaction and Contracts Manager to lead the full lifecycle of data center transactions, contract negotiations, asset onboarding, and compliance oversight. This role will also drive project management excellence, budget control, and stakeholder training— empowering the business to evaluate risk and make informed decisions from multiple perspectives.

Key Accountabilities
Transaction & Contract Management
Assist on contract due diligence and execution for data center acquisitions, leases, and strategic partnerships.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., MSAs, SLAs, NDAs, LOIs, Purchase Agreements).
Maintain a centralized contract repository and ensure audit readiness, renewal tracking, and compliance with internal policies.
Standardize templates and workflows to streamline contract lifecycle management.
Track OC management
Client Service Orders & Workflow Optimization
Manage the intake, validation, and execution of client service orders and contract amendments.
Streamline service order workflows to ensure timely provisioning, billing accuracy, and SLA
adherence.
Collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to align service delivery with contractual
commitments.
Asset Management & Portfolio Oversight
Support onboarding and integration of new data center assets into the operational portfolio.
Maintain accurate assetlevel documentation, lease abstracts, and performance dashboards.
Monitor lease compliance, capital projects, and operational KPIs in coordination with asset
management teams.
Compliance & Risk Management
Interface with internal compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory, legal, and corporate standards.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to compliance inquiries.
Implement governance frameworks to manage risk across contracts, assets, and service delivery. Business Training & Risk Awareness
Develop and deliver training programs to educate internal stakeholders on evaluating contractual, operational, and compliance risks.
Promote a culture of critical thinking by teaching teams how to assess deals and decisions from legal,
financial, operational, and reputational angles.
Provide tools, frameworks, and realworld scenarios to help business units make informed, riskaware decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor to crossfunctional teams, helping them navigate ambiguity and tradeoffs. CrossFunctional Collaboration
Act as a liaison between legal, finance, engineering, operations, compliance, and executive
leadership.
Facilitate stakeholder alignment through regular updates, dashboards, and risk assessments.
Lead crossfunctional deal and integration teams to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Budget Management & Cost Tracking
Develop and manage budgets for transactions, legal fees, due diligence, and capital expenditures.
Track and report on dealrelated costs, identify variances, and recommend costsaving opportunities.
Ensure alignment with financial targets and ROI expectations.
Project Management
Lead and manage complex, multiphase projects across the transaction and asset lifecycle.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations using project management tools
(e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana).
Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and drive issue resolution to keep initiatives on track.
Conduct postproject reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future execution.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Real Estate, Finance, or related field (JD, MBA, PMP, or CPA preferred).
5–8+ years of experience in real estate transactions, contract management, compliance, or infrastructure asset oversight—preferably in the data center or technology sector.
Proven experience managing complex projects and training crossfunctional teams.
Strong understanding of commercial real estate, colocation, and hyperscale data center agreements.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, ISO, GDPR) and internal audit processes.
Proficiency in contract, asset, and project management tools (e.g., Ironclad, Yardi, ServiceNow, Salesforce, MS Project, Power BI).
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isnt an exact match to the job description.

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