Senior Manager, Energy Strategy

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking an experienced energy professional to lead energy strategy for our growing portfolio of data center locations. The Senior Manager of Energy will oversee Rowan's energy strategy, collaborate with utilities to secure necessary capacity and reliability, and partner with customers to meet sustainability objectives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Originate, develop, and execute energy strategies to support the scaling of new data center campuses aligned with customer values.
• Influence center siting, delivery, and customer strategies based on grid power availability, alternative power sources, and sustainability of energy supply.
• Build relationships with utility partners and customer energy teams at all levels, representing Rowan in negotiations related to power infrastructure.
• Develop partnerships and innovative solutions with utilities and other energy companies to expedite the deployment of new data centers, including sustainable power infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to conduct project due diligence and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of energy infrastructure.
• Work with customers to achieve energy-related sustainability goals, such as 100% renewable energy supply.
• Create the business case for project agreements and align C-Suite and Board of Directors on deal execution.
• Lead the growth and development of a team of energy professionals.

Education, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., engineering, business, construction management, real estate)
• Master of Business Administration (Preferred)
• 10+ years of experience developing electric grid infrastructure for critical loads (e.g., data centers, refineries, military), working for a utility, energy project developer, design/consulting firm, construction firm, or energy-intensive consumer
• 3+ years of experience leading teams of energy professionals
• 3+ years of experience negotiating interconnection agreements on behalf of large energy users or renewable energy developers
• Experience working for or with hyperscale data center customers, including co-location and cloud companies (Preferred)
• Technical expertise related to transmission and distribution infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a performance-driven culture
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication and collaboration skills, strong organizational skills, comfort with ambiguity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment

Location

Denver, CO or Seattle, WA (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation

$165k-$185K (Offers Bonus)

Travel

Ability to travel up to 25% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Company Information

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration At Rowan, we unite a distributed team dedicated to transforming data center delivery. Our headquarters are in downtown Denver, Colorado, with an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals spans the U.S. We offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you thrive. We provide competitive benefits, including robust health benefits, a 401(k) company contribution, and an incentive plan. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can excel. Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.