Manager, Data Center Power Strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of power procurement agreements with utilities and power providers.
• Manage data center interconnection projects with utilities to ensure on time delivery.
• Coordinate with utilities, EPC firms, and consultants to advance interconnection applications, manage timelines, and track key project milestones.
• Conduct preliminary technical and financial assessments for new data center sites, including evaluating power availability, delivery timelines, and infrastructure readiness.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting tools to support leadership visibility into utility engagement, cost estimates, and delivery status.
• Collaborate with development, legal, and finance teams to support contract review, budgeting, and feasibility analyses.
• Monitor regulatory developments and summarize potential impacts on existing or future projects.
• Build and maintain working relationships with key external stakeholders, including utility representatives, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Evaluate alternative and temporary power solutions, such as distributed generation or partnerships with generation providers.

Building Blocks for Success

• Required: 5+ years of experience with power procurement, or large-load interconnection projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of transmission, substation, and distribution planning processes.
• Experience with energy contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to track multiple projects across regions.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, economics, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with data center development, interconnection processes, and power market dynamics.
• Understanding of ISO/RTO operations, utility tariffs, and regulatory frameworks in key North American markets.
• Experience preparing cost estimates, project reports, or presentations for leadership.
• Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.

Hiring Salary Range

Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.