Director, Commercial Operations (Denver)

Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.About This RoleThe Director, Commercial Operations will be the operational backbone of Crusoe's Energy Development Group. This person owns the analytical frameworks, pipeline processes, and team capabilities that allow Crusoe to evaluate and advance land and power opportunities at speed and at scale. From complex financial modeling and market analysis to pipeline integrity and board-level reporting, this role ensures the BD team operates with precision and strategic clarity.This is a leadership-first, analytically grounded role. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in energy project finance or development, a track record of building and mentoring high-performing analyst teams, and the process orientation to continuously raise the quality bar on how Crusoe evaluates and advances opportunities. You will work closely with senior leadership across Energy Development, Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams and will be a key contributor to the operational health of Crusoe's project pipeline.What You'll Be Working OnOverseeing a team of Energy Development Analysts, setting the standard for analytical rigor, process discipline, and professional growthOwning the development and refinement of economic models that underpin power origination and data center site pricing decisionsDriving continuous improvement of due diligence workflows, pipeline management processes, and reporting mechanisms across the Energy Development teamOverseeing the integrity and accuracy of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring leadership has a reliable, real-time view of the project portfolioSupervising the creation of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and executive communications that translate analytical complexity into clear strategic recommendationsTracking and synthesizing hyperscaler activity, regulatory developments, and domestic energy infrastructure trends to surface actionable intelligence for the teamSupporting cross-functional collaboration between Energy Development and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams to move projects efficiently through the development pipelineCore ResponsibilitiesLead and enable the Energy Development Analyst teamSupport, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performance cultureProvide hands-on guidance on financial modeling, market analysis, and project evaluationDrive analytical quality and strategic relevanceOversee the development of detailed economic models for new large-scale land and power opportunities and data center site power pricingEnsure analyses of energy development potential and economics are accurate, rigorous, and decision-readyGuide the team in leveraging internal data analytics tools and external market intelligence to identify and vet opportunitiesOwn pipeline management and process improvementDrive continuous improvement of business operations processes within the Energy Development team, including project management, due diligence workflows, and reporting mechanismsMaintain the integrity of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and timely updatesDevelop and implement best practices for tracking key pipeline metrics and project statusesDeliver executive-ready reporting and communicationsSupervise the creation and delivery of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and ad hoc reports for senior managementEnsure all communications clearly articulate analytical findings, strategic implications, and support for business decisionsSupport cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagementFacilitate effective communication between the Energy Development team and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teamsSupport the team in communications with external stakeholders including developers, IPPs, and potential partnersMonitor market and regulatory intelligenceOversee tracking and analysis of hyperscaler and co-located data center activity, regulatory changes in the energy sector, and domestic energy infrastructure investmentsEnsure the team synthesizes this information to identify potential impacts and opportunities for CrusoeQualificationsRequired7+ years of progressive experience in consulting, project finance, investment banking, private equity, energy development, or business operations, with significant focus on the energy sector (renewables, conventional power, or oil & gas)3+ years of experience in a managerial or team leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop direct reportsDeep understanding of energy markets, project economics, and financial modelingExceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with pipeline management systemsStrong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex analytical and commercial content into clear, executive-ready recommendationsDemonstrated ability to build and improve operational processes in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environmentBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related fieldPreferredMBA or relevant advanced degreeExperience with data center infrastructure, HPC, or large-scale power-consuming industriesFamiliarity with power purchase agreements, offtake structures, and the commercial frameworks that govern energy project developmentExperience with or strong aptitude for leveraging AI-based tools to drive analytical efficiency and output qualityAbility to travel domestically as required (estimated <20%)Benefits:Competitive compensation and equity packagesRestricted Stock UnitsPaid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programsComprehensive health, dental & vision insuranceEmployer contributions to HSA accountPaid parental leavePaid life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityProfessional development & tuition reimbursementMental health & wellness supportCommuter benefits (parking & transit)Cell phone stipend401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salaryVolunteer time offGlobal travel insurance & emergency assistanceDaily meals allowanceAdditional perks & programs specific to locationCompensation RangeCompensation will be paid in the range of up to $180,000 -$220,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.LocationSan Francisco, CA - US; Denver, CO - USEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentReal Estate (DIG)