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

• 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.