Senior Manager, Data Center Infra Origination

About the role

This role will lead AES's strategy for serving large load customers—including data centers and other C&I customers. The role comes with direct reports and ability to coordinate across multi-functional teams including Market Operations, Structured Trading, Development, M&A, Finance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. The ability to work independently and as a team member is critical, as well as a growth mindset operating as an important contributor in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic relationships with public power partners
• Identify growth opportunities in competitive retail markets and bilateral utility arrangements
• Originate and advance data center infrastructure opportunities with key customers and support customer-facing initiatives
• Participate in the development and delivery of customer proposal presentations
• Coordinate large load registrations, energy management optimization, participate in demand response programs, and develop risk reduction strategies with Structured Trading and Market Operations
• Manage private use networks (PUN) in ERCOT, owning QSE relationships, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize energy use for data centers
• Stay up to date on energy regulations, advise on compliance across markets, and build relationships with utilities and regulators in coordination with internal teams
• Support the structuring and execution of retail supply agreements and long-term contracts
• Work with the broader team to prepare internal materials for approvals

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with project development, ERCOT/SPP load management, trading desk operations, and a solid grasp of tariff and market structures
• A deep understanding of RTO/ISO frameworks and regulatory processes, along with proven experience managing large load customers and utility relationships
• Strong commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, ability to coach and develop others
• Commercial agility, attention to detail, and advanced communication and negotiation skills
• Result orientated, self-driven with strong initiative