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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** Page Michael International Inc - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.michaelpage.com/job-detail/development-manager/ref/jn-082026-7077265 ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure development, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects. * Bachelor's degree required (real estate, engineering, planning, business, or related field preferred). * Working knowledge of the data center market, including client needs, site selection factors, energy procurement strategies, industry trends, and competitive landscape. * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. * Demonstrated experience supporting development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, or infrastructure coordination. * Experience working with cross-functional internal teams and external consultants. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. * Willingness to travel approximately 20% as needed across U.S. markets. * Ability to walk undeveloped land and active project sites. * Alignment with company values and culture. Preferred Qualifications * Direct experience with data center development (real estate, infrastructure, or power-related). * Experience supporting projects tied to M&A, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships. * Familiarity with power markets, utility coordination, or power-constrained site development. * Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and permitting environments. ## Description The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will support the growth of a rapidly expanding data center development portfolio, helping advance commercial and development initiatives from early-stage evaluation through execution. Working within the Strategic Partnerships and M&A team, this person will collaborate across development, engineering, legal, finance, and power markets to support site selection, diligence, customer engagement, related activities * Shape data center projects from strategy through execution. * Remote role driving growth in energy & digital infrastructure., Data Center Strategy * Support execution of strategies to drive presence and opportunities in the growing data center market. * Monitor regulatory, policy, and commercial trends impacting data center load demand across multiple markets. * Track utility tariffs, rate structures, and load interconnection processes while working with utilities on co-location projects. * Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, consultants, and experts across origination, legal, interconnection, permitting, construction, government affairs, engineering, and finance. * Represent the organization at industry conferences, meetings, and site visits. Data Center Development Support * Support advancement of data center development activities for existing energy and data center projects, as well as acquisition opportunities. * Manage large load application processes for projects across multiple U.S. markets. * Assist with site-level evaluation and diligence, including zoning, land use, environmental constraints, access, utilities, and infrastructure readiness. * Support land-related and due diligence activities, including reviewing purchase agreements, options, leases, easements, title, and survey in coordination with legal and real estate teams. * Partner with internal teams (energy development, power markets, engineering, interconnection, legal, finance, government affairs) to align development activities with transaction timelines and investment objectives. Market & Portfolio Support * Help maintain an organized pipeline of data center opportunities under evaluation or advancement through Strategic Partnerships. * Contribute to the development of internal knowledge, templates, and best practices related to data center site development. * Support senior team members with market research related to data center development trends, siting requirements, and infrastructure considerations. ## Related Videos - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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