Manager, Data Center Power Strategy
$115,000–$158,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States or San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Manager, Data Center Power Strategy: 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 milestones; perform preliminary technical and financial assessments for new data center sites, including evaluating power availability and infrastructure readiness; maintain project documentation and reporting tools for 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 projects; build relationships with external stakeholders, including utility representatives and engineering partners; support greenfield developments and repurposing existing assets into urban data center opportunities; requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and PM skills, travel up to 20%, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field; salary range $115k-$158k with full benefits and bonus potential; full-time roles in the US with locations including Dallas, Austin, Chicago, Columbia, and San Francisco.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, economics, or related discipline
- Familiarity with data center development, interconnection processes, and power market dynamics
- Understanding of ISO/RTO operations, utility tariffs, and regulatory frameworks in key North American markets
- Experience preparing cost estimates, project reports, or presentations for leadership
- Demonstrated willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed
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