Vantage Data Centers · 6 hours ago
Director, Energy Business Development, NA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. The Director of Energy Business Development will lead strategic initiatives to secure, develop, and optimize power solutions for data center and high-load energy projects, while building and managing relationships with key energy partners.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Strategic Relationship Management – Establish, cultivate, and maintain high-level partnerships with utilities, IPPs, renewable energy developers, transmission providers, and other strategic partners
Powered Land Acquisition – Identify, evaluate, and secure powered land opportunities aligned with organizational growth and energy requirements
Partner Strategy Development – Vet and negotiate partner strategies for self-generation, renewable energy projects, microgrids, and energy storage solutions
Opportunity Pipeline Oversight – Develop and manage a comprehensive funnel of powered land and energy project opportunities from lead generation through contract execution
Technical Due Diligence – Conduct and oversee preliminary technical reviews, including load analysis, interconnection feasibility, and infrastructure assessments
Performance & Strategy Reporting – Deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations on energy performance, project status, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership, board members, and external stakeholders
Market Intelligence – Monitor energy market trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements to inform strategic decision-making and maintain competitive positioning
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members on energy strategy and project execution
Represent the company at industry conferences, regulatory hearings, and stakeholder meetings
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, business, environmental science, or related field (required)
5–10 years of progressive experience in energy business development, procurement, or strategy, preferably within the data center, large-scale industrial, or technology sector
Proven success in structuring and contracting strategic relationships within the energy sector, including utilities, renewable energy developers, and large-scale power providers
Strong track record in energy procurement, supplier negotiations, and complex project delivery
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-million-dollar energy infrastructure projects
Exceptional leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive initiatives across multiple internal and external stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of wholesale and retail energy markets, renewable energy technologies, transmission planning, and interconnection processes
Familiarity with power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy hedging strategies, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., RE100, Science-Based Targets)
Proficiency in energy modeling, data analytics tools, and sustainability reporting platforms
Strong negotiation skills, business acumen, and the ability to develop win-win partnerships
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing at the executive level
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Benefits
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
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.95BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2026-01-15Debt Financing· $341.02M
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-19
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