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Rowan Digital Infrastructure · 5 hours ago

External Affairs Regional Manager

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered, and they are seeking an External Affairs Regional Manager to lead economic development, government affairs, public policy, and community relations within their Texas data center project portfolio. This role will engage with various stakeholders to ensure favorable conditions for Rowan's operations and protect existing investments by tracking legislation and local policy changes.

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Responsibilities

Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects
Track state/local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary
Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose state legislation, local policy issues, and more
Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the region
Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
Support the identification of new site development opportunities within the local market
Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations, customer meetings, etc
Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
Support the negotiation, execution and implementation of economic development agreements with community partners

Qualification

Public policy experienceGovernment affairs experienceEconomic development experienceStrategic communicationsLegislative trackingAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, economic development organizations, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholders
Public policy/government affairs experience
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Knowledge of policy impacting data center industry
Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries

Benefits

Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Company

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

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Rowan Digital Infrastructure designs to deliver low-cost net zero solutions to green data centers

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$2.21B
2025-02-25Debt Financing· $1.24B
2025-01-16Debt Financing· $975M

Leadership Team

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Charley Daitch
Chief Executive Officer
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