Senior Business Operations Analyst, Infrastructure Portfolio & Lifecycle

About the role

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world. We are looking for a Senior Business Operations Analyst, Infrastructure Lifecycle who is passionate about shaping where and how DigitalOcean's infrastructure footprint grows, evolves, and eventually retires. As a Senior Business Operations Analyst, Infrastructure Lifecycle at DigitalOcean, you will join a newly formed Business Operations & Strategy function within Physical Infrastructure, reporting to the VP, Capacity & Business Operations. You'll own the long-term strategy for DigitalOcean's global physical infrastructure portfolio - from market selection and expansion, through technology refresh and portfolio optimization, to decommissioning - ensuring our footprint stays aligned with customer demand, capital priorities, and long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own the long-term strategy for DigitalOcean's global data center portfolio across the full asset lifecycle - expansion, refresh, optimization, and decommissioning
• Build and execute data center decommissioning strategy, including timelines, cost management, and risk mitigation
• Manage the decommissioning of legacy hardware within data centers, coordinating across Operations, Security, and Finance
• Partner with Finance and Business Planning to align portfolio decisions with capital priorities and investment return
• Evaluate technology refresh cycles and recommend optimal timing for infrastructure upgrades
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to inform where and when DigitalOcean should expand or consolidate its footprint
• Build frameworks and governance for lifecycle decision