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Black Hills Energy · 13 hours ago

Strategic Growth Project Manager

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $174K/yr

5+ years exp

Black Hills Energy is a customer, growth and safety focused utility company dedicated to improving life with energy. The Strategic Growth Project Manager will support strategic growth by analyzing market trends and client needs, developing opportunities to attract new business, particularly in the data center sector.

EnergyOil and GasRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic project plans, objectives, schedules, and budgets for data center expansion and other new growth opportunities to align with the company's growth goals

Lead cross-functional project teams to plan, execute, and monitor strategic growth initiatives from inception to completion

Identify and target potential data center customers, developing strategies to attract and secure new business

Design and implement strategic growth programs aimed at expanding the utility’s customer base, with clear timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics

Ensure all business development activities comply with industry standards and regulations. Identify and mitigate project risks associated with client acquisition and contract negotiations by proactively resolving issues that may impact scope, schedule, or budget

Manage vendor and partner relationships by coordinating onboarding processes, tracking performance, and overseeing contract execution to support project goals

Deliver executive-level reporting by synthesizing market research into actionable insights and presenting findings that inform strategic decision-making

Provide regular project updates to leadership on client acquisition efforts and growth initiatives

Establish project goals, KPIs, and success metrics, and track progress against these benchmarks to ensure alignment with business objectives

Develop and implement project management tools and frameworks to track progress, monitor performance, and manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting data center operations and utility services

Facilitate clear and transparent communication among stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and alignment across departments and leadership, while building consensus across diverse groups with multiple interdependent priorities

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Business developmentData analyticsProject managementMarket researchStrategic planningStakeholder engagementNetworkingRegulatory knowledgeUtility industry knowledgeData center industry knowledgeVerbal communicationWritten communicationNegotiationCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategy development, business development, account management, project management, sales, data analytics, market research or a related role is required

Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects by prioritizing critical paths, escalating risks and issues, engaging stakeholders, and driving problem-solving across workstreams, while navigating ambiguity through proactive interaction planning and rapid response to evolving information

Has demonstrated identifying and evaluating business development opportunities for alignment with company goals and long-term strategy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present proposals and interact with clients

Effective at building and maintaining a network of industry contacts, strategic partners, and diverse stakeholders

Demonstrated strength in project management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, consistently driving balanced, actionable decisions that align with strategic goals

Proven ability in quickly analyzing issues, preparing comprehensive analysis and recommending solutions and alternatives for identifying/solving specific issues

Advanced ability to work with ambiguity, understand key issues, and structure analytical path forward

Advanced understanding of basic business principles, including market dynamics, competitive positioning, and strategic alignment

Familiar with industry regulations and standards affecting data center operations and utility services

Strong understanding of the data center industry and its operational needs, and knowledge of utility services and their application in data center operations