Senior Manager, Data Center Development

We are an energy transition company developing 15+ GW of renewable generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load across the U.S., backed by one of the world's largest global investment firms. Our culture puts sustainability at the center of everything we do, and we believe meaningful impact comes from combining passion, collaboration, and a sense of purpose. We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Data Center Development to lead our data center project portfolio from early-stage site identification through late-stage commercialization and handoff to construction. This role sits at the intersection of power and digital infrastructure, requiring creative problem-solving to deliver energy for large-scale AI and hyperscale data centers in constrained markets. Projects typically range from 100MW to 300MW+ of load per phase. You will report to the Senior Director, Digital Infrastructure, working closely with cross-functional teams including asset management, energy markets, legal, and finance in an individual contributor capacity. Lead the full development lifecycle for large-scale AI and hyperscale data centers, from early-stage through commercial contracting and construction-ready handoff Drive cross-functional teams through site selection, real estate, interconnection strategy, design, permitting, energy supply, and utility agreements Evaluate new sites and market opportunities including site visits, infrastructure assessments, and master plan layouts with high and medium voltage design Serve as primary point of contact for internal teams, consultants, regulators, and external partners Manage discretionary permitting processes including permit strategy, stakeholder engagement, and public meeting representation Contribute to negotiation of site control, energy supply agreements, interconnection and load agreements, and PPAs Engage utilities on interconnection, transmission, and power delivery while aligning with internal generation strategy across solar, BESS, and gas Build partnerships with energy markets and regulatory stakeholders to accelerate load integration Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and internal reporting Own and drive resolution of complex development challenges across utility, interconnection, permitting, and commercial workstreams 8 to 10+ years in data center or large-scale energy infrastructure project development Deep knowledge of the energy project development lifecycle with a proven track record of complex project execution Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies Strong project management skills including budget and schedule ownership Familiarity with utility coordination, interconnection processes, and transmission-level infrastructure (e.g., 230kV/500kV) preferred Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, environmental studies, renewable energy, project/construction management, or a related field preferred Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship #J-18808-Ljbffr root/edge