Senior Manager, Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation

As our Senior Manager – Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation (m/f/d), you will serve as a strategic partner within NTT Global Data Centers’ Investment organization, with a primary focus on investment planning and capital deployment. This role is designed to influence long-term growth by shaping expansion strategies, evaluating investment opportunities, and ensuring capital allocation aligns with corporate objectives and shareholder value creation.

As a key member of the strategic investment team, you will lead scenario modeling, portfolio optimization, and funding strategy development to support global expansion initiatives. The position requires a forward looking perspective, anticipating market trends, assessing risk, and providing insights that guide executive decision making.

What you will do

• Evaluate and rank capital projects based on strategic fit, ROI, and resource constraints.
• Partner with Product, FP&A, and Global Infrastructure Development (GID) teams to align priorities with business objectives.
• Develop long-term expansion plans and associated funding strategies.
• Drive scenario analysis to assess capital allocation options and optimize balance sheet utilization.
• Determine appropriate mix of balance sheet funding versus third-party capital for dependent projects.
• Track and monitor Capex portfolio KPIs and performance metrics.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support timely decision-making.
• Ensure capital allocation aligns with corporate strategy and shareholder value creation.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Multiple years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related strategic finance role.
• Proven track record in capital planning, portfolio management, or large-scale infrastructure investment.
• Experience managing large, complex, and high-growth organizations.
• Proven track record of strategic planning, critical thinking, and commercial innovation.
• Substantial experience as a people and resource manager, with a focus on team development and performance.
• Ability to work across global teams and contribute to cross-regional initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple functions.
• Strong capability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.