Senior Project Manager, Data Center Expansion – France - Verda - Remote - Global

Verda is expanding its physical infrastructure footprint and we are bringing new data centre capacity online through colocation facilities, third-party partnerships, and strategic agreements across France. Every new site we open starts with someone finding it, qualifying it, contracting it, and getting it ready to receive hardware. That person is you. We are looking for a Data Centre Expansion Manager (France) to own the end-to-end process of identifying and delivering new colocation and data centre capacity within the French market. This is a focused, commercially and technically intensive role. You will spend significant time reviewing inbound site proposals and opportunities, conducting due diligence on colocation providers, and driving procurement processes to close. Lead and oversee the identification, evaluation, and development of data centre and infrastructure expansion opportunities in France. Review incoming site proposals and colocation opportunities assessing power infrastructure, cooling systems, fibre connectivity, redundancy architecture, rack density, and physical security. Negotiate, structure, and manage commercial agreements, colocation leases, partnerships, and vendor contracts on behalf of the Company. Represent the Company in dealings with local authorities, regulatory bodies, utilities, and third-party stakeholders as required. Own the tendering and procurement process for new France capacity: RFI/RFP preparation, vendor shortlisting, commercial negotiation, and contract execution. Manage project budgets, financial models, and investment cases related to French expansion activities. Ensure all expansion activities comply with applicable French laws, regulations, and Company policies. Coordinate internal and external workstreams (Construction, DC Operations, Hardware, Procurement, Legal) to deliver expansion projects on time and within budget. Provide regular reporting to senior management on project status, risks, and material developments. Build and maintain a live pipeline of evaluated and pre-qualified French sites so Verda is never reacting to capacity needs reactively. Support the establishment and ongoing governance of the Company's operational presence in France.