Director, Expansion PMO, Data Center Planning

About the role

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com . What You'll Do This role owns the end-to-end program management of CoreWeave's data center expansion and supply strategy. You will lead geographic prioritization across EMEA, APAC, and emerging markets, and drive deal oversight in coordination with the Due Diligence Team that translates capacity requirements into executed sites. You will report directly to the VP, Strategic Programs and Global Expansion. About the Role As Director, Expansion PMO, you will be the operational backbone of CoreWeave's international expansion engine — responsible for demand-to-supply alignment, multi-workstream program management, and cross-functional coordination across Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations. You will maintain visibility across both Land and Lease execution paths, ensure deal review timelines align to pipeline commitments, and lead the strategic sequencing of new market entry across multiple active international programs. This role is based in our US hubs and has a global remit, which may require periodic international travel. In this role, you will: - Define MW market direction by location and develop a demand-to-supply alignment framework, translating capacity requirements into prioritized site specifications across domestic and international markets. - Own end-to-end program management for CoreWeave's international data center expansion — coordinate across Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to sequence and deliver new market entry milestones across EMEA, APAC, and emerging markets. - Maintain integrated project plans, dependency maps, and risk registers across all active international programs, ensuring continuous leadership visibility into program health and schedule risk. - Coordinate with the Due Diligence Team (managed by VP, Development) to align deal review timelines to intake and pipeline commitments; maintain full demand-to-execution visibility across both Land and Lease paths. - Manage direct report(s) responsible for maintaining the interdependency tracker between the Omni/CWaaS international pipeline and domestic development pipeline, supporting resource alignment and program sequencing. - Build and run portfolio reviews, steering committees, and senior stakeholder forums to align on program sequencing, resource needs, and market prioritization decisions. - Develop and maintain standardized intake and pipeline processes across matrixed, fast-moving teams to improve cycle times and decision quality at scale. Who You Are - 8-12 years in program/operations management, strategy, or deal management within data center, technology infrastructure, or capital-intensive sectors. - Demonstrated experience managing international expansion programs across multiple geographies, including EMEA and APAC markets. - Proven ability to build and manage complex multi-workstream pipeline and intake processes across matrixed, fast-moving organizations. - Strong executive presence; ability to communicate and align at both the C-suite and execution-team levels simultaneously. - Experience working at the intersection of business development and operational execution in a hyper-growth environment. - Proficiency with program management tools (Asana, Smartsheet, Airtable, or equivalent) and ability to design scalable intake and tracking workflows. - Comfortable operating in high-ambiguity, high-velocity environments and making recommendations with incomplete information. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including building clear, concise executive materials and driving decisions in senior forums. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered. Preferred - Direct experience at a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or data center developer leading international expansion programs. - Familiarity with data center site selection, land acquisition, or lease execution processes and the interdependencies across Land and Lease paths. - Experience building interdependency trackers and multi-program pipeline tools across domestic and international portfolios. - Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Real Estate, Infrastructure, or similar) or equivalent experience. - Fluency in one or more languages relevant to EMEA or APAC markets. - Experience building dashboards and reporting for executive stakeholders across complex program portfolios. Wondering if you're a good fit? We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring unique backgrounds — even if you don't check every box. Qualities that tend to be successful in this role include: - You are energized by building structures and frameworks where they don't yet exist. - You are comfortable toggling between strategy and execution — from long-range market planning to deal-level review and program sequencing. - You enjoy translating complexity (geographic, technical, financial) into clear, actionable decisions for senior leaders. - You are proactive about identifying risks and sequencing dependencies before they become blockers. - You build strong, trust-based relationships across time zones, cultures, and functions. Why CoreWeave? At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast. We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values: - Be Curious at Your Core - Act Like an Owner - Empower Employees - Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences - Achieve More Together We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the organization's growth opportunities are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000. The starting salary will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program. What We Offer The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings for full-time employees; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave - Company-paid Life Insurance - Voluntary supplemental life insurance - Short and long-term disability insurance - Flexible Spending Account - Health Savings Account - Tuition Reimbursement - Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) - Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health - Family-Forming support provided by Carrot - Paid Parental Leave - Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside - 401(k) with a generous employer match - Flexible PTO - Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations - A casual work environment - A work culture focused on innovative disruption California Applicants California Consumer Privacy Act Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) , CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com . Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.