Site Selection Project Manager

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Site Selection Project Manager at atNorth

We are looking for a Site Selection Project Manager who can turn opportunity into execution. In this role, you will take ownership of site opportunities from early identification through due diligence, permitting, and into the initial design phase, ensuring each project is set up for successful delivery.

You will lead and coordinate critical due diligence and permitting processes, working closely with Design Managers and local consultants to evaluate site feasibility. From assessing key prerequisites such as power availability, connectivity, logistics, and accessibility, to managing regulatory requirements and agreements with local authorities, you will play a central role in shaping viable, future-ready sites.

We expect you to ensure that masterplans and test fits align with our reference designs, while navigating local requirements and stakeholder expectations. You will also oversee the progression of agreements, including power contracts and building permit applications, ensuring everything is in place for a smooth transition into the next project phases.

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying site projects forward from being a pipeline project through project initiation

• Implementing and following a structured process to ensure critical elements are covered

• Responsible for all applications and permitting process for new projects

• Supervising the TDD, LDD and Risk evaluation processes for individual projects

• Maintaining and updating timelines and project overview

• Overseeing the application process for all necessary permits in each project

• Contract management responsibility for relevant contracts in the Site Selection process

• Support Site Selection team for identifying, evaluating, and managing new data center development opportunities while ensuring our strategic expansion aligns with business goals, sustainability commitments, and local market dynamics

• External contacting with grid companies, municipalities, electricity providers, landowners and more

• Supporting market research and competitive benchmarking to inform expansion strategies

Your profile:

• Strong project management skills with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset

• Proven experience in infrastructure expansion, commercial real estate, or data center development

• Experience navigating permitting, zoning, and regulatory processes (ideally in Nordic countries)

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities

• Ability to break down complex problems and focus on critical details

• Proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership

• Ability to adapt to change, manage pressure, and adjust plans as needed

• Proficient in one of the Nordic languages and English

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.