Job description

The Senior Site Acquisition and Development Manager supports the Head of Development North America in advancing IREN's AI data center pipeline across the US, leading site selection and acquisition, due diligence and permitting for data center projects. Working alongside team members, this role coordinates external consultants, manages internal cross-functional interfaces, and helps keep the development portfolio accurate and audit-ready to support growth strategy and capacity planning decisions. The Senior Development Manager also supports a clean handoff of each site from acquisition and development into IREN's construction and delivery teams.

Job requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in renewable-energy, data center, or infrastructure project development, engineering advisory, or related technical due diligence
• Familiarity with site acquisition due diligence, project feasibility analysis, and risk assessment across land, power, and permitting workstreams
• Working knowledge of land use entitlements, permitting, and grid/utility interconnection processes
• Strong stakeholder-management skills across internal technical teams, external consultants, and the broader Development team, including Directors, Project Development Managers, and Associates
• Proficient in project planning tools and capable of managing multiple concurrent site diligence and transaction workstreams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment with evolving processes and shifting priorities
• Degree in engineering, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline

Job responsibilities

• Technical due diligence - Oversee technical, environmental, grid, and permitting diligence processes for new site acquisitions and project transactions.
• Coordination of external consultants - Manage engineering, environmental, legal, and commercial advisors throughout diligence phases.
• Interface management - Collaborate closely with internal project, engineering, and commercial teams to assess development risk and value creation potential.
• Portfolio support - Maintain accurate, up-to-date site and pipeline status to support the Head of Development North America's portfolio management, growth strategy, and capacity planning.
• Execution support - Assist in transaction documentation, closeout, and transition to IREN's construction and delivery teams.
• Team collaboration - Partner with and support Project Development Managers and Associates on active development sites, sharing diligence findings and best practices.
• Process improvement - Develop best-practice frameworks for project diligence, permitting tracking, and handover documentation.

Job benefits

The IREN Package

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you're passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!