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Data Strategy Lead roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, or a related analytical field. Australian professionals can secure employer-sponsored positions without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap to worry about.
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Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI. This role has overall global responsibility for developing the strategic partnership program with a primary focus on power partnerships and investments to support our data center location strategy. The Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead supports Meta’s data center strategy by developing large-scale capacity solutions. This role focuses on rapid infrastructure expansion through partnerships with key stakeholders, such as financial institutions, data center and power developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners. There will be a heavy emphasis on structuring specific deals (joint ventures, acquisitions or joint development frameworks) in support of Meta's overall data center capacity needs, with a particular focus on power development.
Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead Responsibilities:
- Lead and scale the strategic partnerships program by identifying, valuing, and structuring partnership opportunities for multi-site DC development or powered land portfolios in support of Meta’s long-term data center capacity needs. This role will have a particular focus on structuring the power investments required to enable data center development
- Lead detailed financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis of potential investments and partnerships to ensure commercial viability and alignment with Meta's financial objectives and risk profile
- Collaborate with key leaders across energy, finance, corporate development, infrastructure leadership and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company’s capacity targets
- Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships
- Interface with the global investment community to meet Meta’s infrastructure needs
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8-10 years of overall experience in investment banking, investment research, investments or corporate development
- 3+ years of experience with power infrastructure
- Proven experience in financial structuring and modeling, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors
- Proven commercial leadership and negotiation experience on multi-variable, complex deals involving acquisitions, investments or joint ventures
- Experience in structuring "first-of-their-kind" deals, including bespoke investment partnerships, platform investments, and structured project finance
- Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing executive stakeholders
- Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a fast paced, hands-on work environment, and have a track record of success leading projects and developing complex solutions across multiple stakeholders
- Effective collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
- Knowledgeable about and/or experience to quickly assess industry trends and headwinds, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, MBA or J.D
- 10+ years of investment banking, PE or corporate development experience
- 5+ years of experience with power infrastructure
- International infrastructure development experience
- Experience in investment research or investment with a focus on the power industry
ABOUT META
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $202,000/year to $273,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
INTRODUCTION
Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates the most efficient data centers in the world. Meta is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead to develop Meta’s global data center portfolio in line with the company’s strategic objectives to advance our efforts around AI. This role has overall global responsibility for developing the strategic partnership program with a primary focus on power partnerships and investments to support our data center location strategy. The Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead supports Meta’s data center strategy by developing large-scale capacity solutions. This role focuses on rapid infrastructure expansion through partnerships with key stakeholders, such as financial institutions, data center and power developers, colocation providers, and long-term asset owners. There will be a heavy emphasis on structuring specific deals (joint ventures, acquisitions or joint development frameworks) in support of Meta's overall data center capacity needs, with a particular focus on power development.
Strategic Partnerships Data Center Power Lead Responsibilities:
- Lead and scale the strategic partnerships program by identifying, valuing, and structuring partnership opportunities for multi-site DC development or powered land portfolios in support of Meta’s long-term data center capacity needs. This role will have a particular focus on structuring the power investments required to enable data center development
- Lead detailed financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis of potential investments and partnerships to ensure commercial viability and alignment with Meta's financial objectives and risk profile
- Collaborate with key leaders across energy, finance, corporate development, infrastructure leadership and legal to develop the strategic plan needed to execute against the company’s capacity targets
- Lead the strategy for structuring, negotiating, and executing complex, multi-faceted investment partnerships
- Interface with the global investment community to meet Meta’s infrastructure needs
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 8-10 years of overall experience in investment banking, investment research, investments or corporate development
- 3+ years of experience with power infrastructure
- Proven experience in financial structuring and modeling, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors
- Proven commercial leadership and negotiation experience on multi-variable, complex deals involving acquisitions, investments or joint ventures
- Experience in structuring "first-of-their-kind" deals, including bespoke investment partnerships, platform investments, and structured project finance
- Strategic thinker with experience driving decision making in ambiguous environments with experience influencing executive stakeholders
- Analytical problem-solving skills, experience being effective in a fast paced, hands-on work environment, and have a track record of success leading projects and developing complex solutions across multiple stakeholders
- Effective collaborator and skilled cross-functional communicator
- Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
- Knowledgeable about and/or experience to quickly assess industry trends and headwinds, market opportunities, and the competitive landscape
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
- Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
- Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, MBA or J.D
- 10+ years of investment banking, PE or corporate development experience
- 5+ years of experience with power infrastructure
- International infrastructure development experience
- Experience in investment research or investment with a focus on the power industry
ABOUT META
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
COMPENSATION
- $202,000/year to $273,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your transcript should clearly show quantitative coursework. If your degree title is non-standard, get a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active data governance programs
Data Strategy Lead roles are most defensible as specialty occupations at companies with formal data governance or analytics functions. Financial services, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS firms routinely sponsor these roles because the degree requirement is well-established.
Search specifically for E-3 sponsorship on Migrate Mate
Most job boards don't filter by visa type. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with E-3 visa sponsorship history for data and strategy roles, so you're not wasting outreach on companies that don't sponsor Australians.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your offered title
The DOL's Labor Condition Application requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for the specific job title and location. A mismatch between your role's actual duties and the posted SOC code can delay LCA certification.
Address dual intent proactively during offer negotiations
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. If your employer is also exploring permanent residency pathways, keep that conversation separate from your E-3 application documentation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA filing, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation. Errors in the LCA or DS-160 are the most common cause of delays for data roles with complex job descriptions.
E-3 Visa Data Strategy Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Data Strategy Lead jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Data Strategy Lead roles filtered by E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't distinguish between employers willing to sponsor Australians on an E-3 and those who only file H-1B petitions. Migrate Mate identifies employers with relevant sponsorship history so you can focus outreach on companies already set up to hire Australian nationals.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Data Strategy Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Data Strategy Lead roles that involve advanced analytics, data governance, or enterprise data architecture consistently meet this standard. The risk increases if the job description is vague or lists a degree as preferred rather than required.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Data Strategy Lead roles?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual numerical cap, and can be filed any time of year, which is a significant practical advantage over the H-1B for Australians. Processing follows the same LCA-then-consulate sequence, but you're not subject to the H-1B cap of 85,000 slots or the lottery selection process. Employers who have only filed H-1B petitions can still sponsor you on an E-3 with minimal additional setup.
What happens to my E-3 status if my Data Strategy Lead role changes scope significantly?
A material change in your job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended LCA with the DOL. If the change is significant enough to alter the specialty occupation classification or the prevailing wage determination, your employer needs to act before the change takes effect. You don't need to return to Australia, but continuing to work under a misaligned LCA creates a compliance risk for both you and your employer.