Senior Manager, Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation in London

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting‐edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance: The Senior Manager – Expansion Planning & Capital Allocation 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, the Senior Manager 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.

Collaboration is central to success in this role. The Senior Manager will work closely with FP&A, Product, and Global Infrastructure Development (GID) teams to prioritize projects, structure funding solutions, and monitor capital performance. This is an opportunity to drive high‐impact decisions that shape NTT's global footprint and position the company for sustainable growth in a competitive market.

• 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.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Ability to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation across teams.
• Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build complex, dynamic models.
• Proficiency in Python, Excel, PowerPoint, and data science tools for scenario analysis and visualization.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance principles, capital markets, and funding structures.
• Ability to synthesize data into clear strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, and critical thinking in high‐pressure environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross‐functional teams and present to executive leadership.
• Experience mentoring team members and fostering collaboration.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred).

• 8+ 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.

• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Availability across global time zones.

• Applies broad expertise and knowledge in highly specialized fields or several related disciplines.
• Leads and contributes to the development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals creatively and effectively.
• Recognized internally as a subject matter expert, working on significant and unique issues requiring evaluation of intangibles.
• Focuses on providing thought leadership and works on projects requiring an understanding of wider business implications.
• Requires conceptual thinking and analysis to develop solutions with long‐term impacts.
• Advises and conveys advanced information, persuading diverse stakeholders/audiences.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups.
• Translates functional vision into plans for a discipline and guides their execution.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Accountable for own or team results, impacting the entire function.
• Direct the activities of project teams.
• This position is expected to be remote with occasional onsite requirements.
• Must have a flexible work schedule to accommodate global business hours.
• Travel required, travel 25% - 70% domestically and internationally.

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local‐to‐global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI‐ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Finance

Industries: Technology, Information and Media and IT Services and IT Consulting