Project Manager - Power Contracts

About Applied Digital

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary

Applied Digital is seeking a mid-level Project Manager to join our growing Energy Strategy organization. This role will support the evaluation, contracting, and own the continued management of energy supply agreements and obligations tracking for our data center projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-sufficient project manager who can contribute across the full project lifecycle, integrate with cross functional teams to drive project delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality insights aligned with business objectives. This role is execution-focused and sits at the center of utility, regulatory, and contractual coordination and reports to the VP Energy Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day coordination for energy supply agreements with electric utilities, independent power producers, or other providers.
• Support contract negotiations of energy supply related agreements and amendments.
• Identify, track and ensure delivery of energy supply contract obligations.
• Coordinate, track and provide information on core power related contracts (ESA, CRA, CIAC, interconnection agreements) with internal teams and outside counsel.
• Develop and report on key project agreement metrics (KPIs) related to energization timelines and budget variances.
• Serve as the connective tissue between development, EPC, legal, finance, and utility counterparties to keep schedules, milestones, and obligations aligned.
• Focus on execution, risk management, and keeping projects moving once commercial structure is defined.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business related field (accounting, finance, management), or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• 5+ years of experience working for or with electric utilities in a commercial role negotiating, implementing and managing energy service related contracts with large commercial or industrial loads.
• Experience in contracts related to serving data center loads is a plus.
• Knowledge of utility tariff structures and related regulatory processes with state public service commissions.
• Experience with electrical energy and capacity supply contracts and hedges from the RTO/ISO market and/or third party bi-lateral agreements would be preferred.
• Understanding of transmission grid load studies, interconnection facilities infrastructure, and power generation technologies.
• Ability to interface with other APLD groups, including legal, construction, operations, finance, and land procurement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Electric Utilities, RTO and ISO constructs across various US regions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledgeable in electrical load and/or behind the meter generation processes.

Essential Skills

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document project essentials.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, and environment.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.