Senior Manager, Energy Strategy

About the role

The Senior Manager, Energy Strategy plays a critical role in shaping and executing Edged's power procurement and energy strategy in support of large-scale data center portfolio growth. They work closely with the Acquisitions and Investments teams and collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Operations, Sales, and Finance to develop, evaluate, and execute energy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic engagement with power utilities across the North American portfolio, including developing new relationships and maintaining existing ones.
• Support power due diligence for prospective sites, including negotiation and execution of utility service agreements and infrastructure construction agreements.
• Cook up coordination with onsite generation and other solution providers to ensure seamless power delivery at Edged sites.
• Handle a variety of energy reporting needs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Investment team, Legal, Operations, and Design and Construction teams to foster a cohesive energy acquisition management program.
• Support Edged’s needs for behind-the-meter power solutions, including natural gas supply and electricity generation technology vetting.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders to enhance their understanding.
• Support Edged’s demand response program development.
• Stay updated on energy industry technologies and innovations to support Edged’s energy strategy development and advancement.
• Stay informed on relevant energy regulations as appropriate for Edged’s current and future energy strategy execution.
• Document and record successful processes and policies.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-10 years of energy industry experience, with deep industry contacts for support.
• Knowledge of regulated utilities and ISOs/RTOs, including transmission system planning and rate design.
• Exposure working with deregulated energy markets.
• Experience negotiating contracts with utilities, retail electricity providers, and renewable developers including PPA’s and ESA’s.
• Experience with gas contracting, both commodity and infrastructure.
• Experience with onsite generation system design and procurement.
• Willingness to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Skills/Abilities

• Experience with evaluating onsite generation for data centers or other industrial consumers.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Sufficient maturity to exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Strong analytical abilities, including problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships – internal and external to Edged.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Expert with Excel and PowerPoint.

EEO Statement

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities, and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Total Rewards Statement

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Contact

To apply, please email edcrecruiting@edged.us.