Global Data Center Account Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

Global Data Center Account Director managing relationships with data center clients. Overseeing account plans, technical solutions, and client satisfaction in a rapidly evolving industry.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $350,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships at executive levels, with a strong focus on digital transformation, cloud strategies, and data center infrastructure. Proven ability to lead large teams, manage substantial budgets, and drive client satisfaction through effective collaboration and strategic account planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Facilities ManagementData Center OperationsClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Digital TransformationCloud StrategyInfrastructure RequirementsComplianceSustainabilityAccount PlanningPerformance TrackingContractual SLA ManagementCritical Environment ManagementTechnical Literacy

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityCross-Cultural CommunicationCollaborationClient Service OrientationTeam Building

Industry Keywords

Real Estate IndustryData CenterCritical EnvironmentsExecutive Decision MakersOutsourced Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for a global data center client, managing relationships at executive levels
Understand client’s technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, cloud strategies and infrastructure requirements to position appropriate solutions
Maintain a technical literacy sufficient to engage in detailed conversation about power, cooling, compliance and sustainability in data centers
Develop and execute account plans that align with corporate growth objectives and revenue targets while ensuring relevance to the applicable client’s needs
Navigate a highly matrixed environment to ensure local and cultural relevance while driving global performance and growth
Coordinate with internal colleagues across technical and support functions to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction throughout the development life cycle
Effectively influence without direct authority to mobilize resources and drive collaborative outcomes
Build high performing teams who overdeliver on client commitments, including contractual SLAs and uptime
Track industry developments to anticipate client needs and leverage JLL’s SMEs to support them proactively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seasoned leader with 10+ years of facilities management or engineering experience in the real estate industry; data center or critical environments preferred
Experience in, or managing a portfolio consisting of, critical environments
Extensive experience hiring, training, and retaining large teams of talent in a client service environment; outsourced experience preferred
Has maintained successful relationships with executive decision makers
Proven ability to work across cultures and time zones in a global business
Proactively managed a budget in excess of multiple millions of dollars.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay