TikTok
Data Center Site Acquisition Manager (Americas) - Seattle
TikTok, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Responsibilities To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, the Infrastructure team is building hyper‑scale data centers globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. We are looking for a Site Acquisition Manager who will be responsible for leasing and acquiring datacenter capacity primarily in the Americas market. The role will drive communication with markets to identify pipelines and develop significant hyperscale deals, perform analytics and conduct market research on targeted metros, regions, and new countries, develop acquisition opportunities, and negotiate leases and related real‑estate agreements. The Site Acquisition Manager will work closely with engineering, capacity planning, operations, and global teams.
Work with stakeholders to understand capacity needs and site requirements in assigned metros/regions.
Conduct data‑center market analysis, lead site acquisition strategy, and drive executive decisions accordingly.
Engage and onboard qualified suppliers and drive the end‑to‑end site acquisition / procurement process, including due‑diligence and recommendation of lease deals.
Manage the existing lease portfolio and continuously drive a long‑term acquisition strategy for cost efficiency and quality assurance.
Work with cross‑functional partners to negotiate and prepare executable contracts.
Lead cross‑functional teams to evaluate, select, negotiate, and recommend leases for approval.
Lead cost analysis and collaborate in the due‑diligence process to qualify sites that meet business needs, presenting deal summaries and lease abstracts to key decision‑makers for financial approval.
Drive large cross‑functional teams—including government relationships, compliance, legal, finance, and engineering partners—to complete full evaluation and push deals to execution.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Organizational, coordination, and project management experience leading complex initiatives to successful completion.
Track record of leading significant data‑center deals to decision and execution; deep insights into land development, infrastructure ownership, and full life‑cycle management of infrastructure deals.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills; executive communication and engagement experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of relevant professional experience in tech infrastructure procurement, supply chain management, construction, or facility management.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices also in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives, celebrating diverse voices and building an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request .
Job Information Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position is $148,770 – $307,800. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, restricted stock units, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
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Responsibilities To support the fast growth and manage the massive content on the platform, the Infrastructure team is building hyper‑scale data centers globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. We are looking for a Site Acquisition Manager who will be responsible for leasing and acquiring datacenter capacity primarily in the Americas market. The role will drive communication with markets to identify pipelines and develop significant hyperscale deals, perform analytics and conduct market research on targeted metros, regions, and new countries, develop acquisition opportunities, and negotiate leases and related real‑estate agreements. The Site Acquisition Manager will work closely with engineering, capacity planning, operations, and global teams.
Work with stakeholders to understand capacity needs and site requirements in assigned metros/regions.
Conduct data‑center market analysis, lead site acquisition strategy, and drive executive decisions accordingly.
Engage and onboard qualified suppliers and drive the end‑to‑end site acquisition / procurement process, including due‑diligence and recommendation of lease deals.
Manage the existing lease portfolio and continuously drive a long‑term acquisition strategy for cost efficiency and quality assurance.
Work with cross‑functional partners to negotiate and prepare executable contracts.
Lead cross‑functional teams to evaluate, select, negotiate, and recommend leases for approval.
Lead cost analysis and collaborate in the due‑diligence process to qualify sites that meet business needs, presenting deal summaries and lease abstracts to key decision‑makers for financial approval.
Drive large cross‑functional teams—including government relationships, compliance, legal, finance, and engineering partners—to complete full evaluation and push deals to execution.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Organizational, coordination, and project management experience leading complex initiatives to successful completion.
Track record of leading significant data‑center deals to decision and execution; deep insights into land development, infrastructure ownership, and full life‑cycle management of infrastructure deals.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills; executive communication and engagement experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years of relevant professional experience in tech infrastructure procurement, supply chain management, construction, or facility management.
About TikTok TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with offices also in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok’s mission. Our innovative product helps people authentically express themselves, discover, and connect. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team.
Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives, celebrating diverse voices and building an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.
TikTok Accommodation TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out at
https://tinyurl.com/RA-request .
Job Information Compensation Description (Annually): The base salary range for this position is $148,770 – $307,800. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, restricted stock units, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
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