Head of Data Center Site Developments

Who We Are Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality. Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com. What We Value We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Be Selective To Be Effective. Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. Disagree Transparently. Build Dream Teams. Who You Are Galaxy Digital Data Centers is seeking a Head of Data Center Site Development to source and evaluate new large-scale data center developments and lead campus development for sites within the Galaxy portfolio. This role will help ensure strong site selection, inform strategy for campus acquisitions and growth, and ensure sites within the portfolio scale on time and to the full site potential. This position leads the critical real estate work that is at the foundation of supporting mission-critical infrastructure for hyperscale and AI-driven workloads. The ideal candidate will combine real estate development expertise with a strong understanding of utility infrastructure (land, water, fiber, and environmental) to deliver best-in-class sites ready for mission-critical operations. What You’ll Do Identify and evaluate land parcels and campuses suitable for mission-critical AI data centers. Assess development viability, including zoning, environmental, and community impacts. Analyze regional power availability, water resources, and fiber connectivity. Build and maintain relationships with landowners, utilities, municipalities, and regulatory agencies. Lead negotiations for land acquisition, land leases, mineral rights, permitting, zoning, and other elements of data center campus development. Work cross functionally with the team to drive commercial terms and agreements with utility providers, surface estate owners, mineral owners, and external consultants. Collaborate with internal Legal, Growth, and Finance teams to finalize deal structures aligned with corporate strategy. Ensure completion of key campus milestones (e.g., permits) to maintain construction and financing timelines. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Technology, Finance, Power and Construction teams to ensure holistic site selection and delivery. Lead cross-functional workstreams from concept to shovel-ready sites. Oversee the execution of land development and utility enablement for existing data center campuses. What We’re Looking For 5+ years of experience in site selection, real estate development, land acquisition, land development, or large-scale industrial/infrastructure projects. Background in data center development or mission-critical infrastructure required. Proven success negotiating and closing complex land, lease, or infrastructure agreements. Strong collaboration and leadership skills across multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Willingness to travel up to 50% globally to evaluate opportunities, engage stakeholders, and oversee delivery. Familiarity with hybrid real estate structures (wholesale, build-to-suit, joint ventures, and retail colocation). Understanding of water sourcing, reuse, and sustainability considerations for cooling-intensive AI environments. Awareness of permitting, zoning, and environmental impact assessments for large-scale development. What We Offer Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus Company paid sick leave Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents 3% 401(k) company contribution Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues Employee Resource Groups Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm. 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