Associate Energy Development Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Energy Department

In this newly created department, the Energy Department is dedicated to managing and optimizing the energy resources required to power our data centers while promoting sustainability and efficiency. The Energy department plays a critical role in ensuring our operations are environmentally responsible, cost-effective, and resilient to energy market fluctuations. The team focuses on energy procurement, renewable energy integration, and the implementation of advanced energy management practices.

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Associate Energy Market Development Manager, NA to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of power generation and onsite energy solutions projects. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation and execution across complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving engineering, construction, and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of power systems, a collaborative mindset, and strong leadership in managing scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Job Functions:

* Lead the end-to-end management of power generation projects, including developing detailed project schedules, scopes, budgets, and resource plans.

* Drive execution and progress through structured project updates, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communications.

* Manage and implement tools and systems that support the planning, reporting, and delivery of large-scale onsite energy solutions.

* Facilitate cross-functional project meetings involving engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

* Provide leadership and accountability for vendor performance, scope execution, and integration into broader project plans.

Duties:

* Initiate and lead regular project meetings focused on delivery of onsite power generation systems.

* Collaborate across internal departments (engineering, construction, development, and sales) and external partners to align project goals and resolve execution risks.

* Work closely with equipment and solution vendors, challenging them to meet high performance standards and drive innovation in power delivery.

* Produce and maintain project documentation including timelines, meeting minutes, action plans, and status reports for internal leadership.

* Track and manage project financials, ensuring alignment with business objectives and budget targets.

* Contribute to the evolution and continuous improvement of power delivery strategies and implementation practices.

* Additional duties as assigned by management

* 20-30% domestic travel for utility meetings, contract negotiations, site support, and industry engagement

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline-or equivalent experience.

* 3-8 years of project management experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, or mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers).

* Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, energy delivery technologies, and construction coordination.

* Proven ability to manage vendors and contractors, with a focus on results and performance accountability.

* Highly effective in managing project documentation, meeting facilitation, budget oversight, and progress reporting.

* Proficiency with project management tools and techniques.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

* Willingness to travel up to 10% (subject to business needs)

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $85,000 - 95,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Denver CO market data and may vary in other locations).

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!