senior project development manager, data centers
Jul 6, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are looking for a Senior Data Center Development Manager to join our Global Development team and lead the origination, development, and execution of data center projects across Greece and the MEA region.
Your role will encompass:
Identify, assess, and develop new data center opportunities across Greece and MEA
Lead site selection, feasibility studies, due diligence, permitting, and development activities
Build and manage a pipeline of projects aligned with the company’s growth strategy
Structure and negotiate key commercial agreements, including land agreements, PPAs, grid connections, partnerships, and customer contracts
Develop business cases integrating data centers with renewable energy solutions (PV and BESS)
Manage stakeholder relationships with hyperscalers, colocation providers, utilities, regulators, investors, and local partners
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Asset Management) to ensure successful project execution
Oversee projects through development, financing, and construction readiness while ensuring compliance with technical, environmental, and financial requirements
Monitor market trends and drive innovative solutions related to renewable energy integration, hybrid energy models, and grid optimization
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
8+ years of experience in data center, energy, or large-scale infrastructure project development
Proven track record in delivering complex development projects
Strong understanding of:Data center markets (hyperscalers, colocation, edge computing) - Power infrastructure and grid connectivity - Renewable energy integration (PV and BESS)
Experience working across international markets, preferably within MEA.Strong commercial, negotiation, stakeholder management, and project execution skills
Experience in financial modeling and investment analysis
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
People & Personal growth
Results orientation & Safety excellence
Collaboration & Trust
Empathy & Effective communication
Flexibility & Adaptability
Your Benefits:
Ticket Restaurant
Health Insurance Programme
Protergia Discount
Corporate mobile phone
Corporate Laptop
Fuel Allowance
Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt flexible cooperation models to achieve fast results and increase productivity
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility