Senior Vice President, Energy, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.

Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President of Energy will play a pivotal role in crafting Vantage's power landscape by running the comprehensive energy strategy and infrastructure.

Leading both utility planning and onsite power generation teams across North America, you will use technical expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative leadership style to ensure the company’s ability to deliver for our customers.

The Senior Vice President of Energy will drive initiatives to improve power availability, optimize energy generation, and support the company's expansion goals while ensuring alignment with sustainability objectives in the North American region while partnering with global partners to ensure consistent customer experiences around the world.

Essential Job Functions

Energy Strategy : Develop and implement energy strategies that will give Vantage a competitive edge across the North America markets.

Develop a suite of power solutions including self-generation, grid-interactive, private developer partnerships, renewable offtakes, etc.

Strategies should contemplate partnership options, financial structures, regulatory & public policy review, and suitability for Vantage’s customer base.

Market Development : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and develop data center locations across North America and secure the needed power for these developments.

Engage with local utilities, regulatory bodies, and other essential team members to de-risk power delivery across all development locations.

Project Management : Guide all aspects of project execution and provide strategic direction to ensure successful outcomes.

Lead the utility coordination team in the end-to-end process of securing initial capacity, obtaining quotes, designing, engineering, scheduling, and establishing connection agreements for utility projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.

Technical Expertise : Provide technical support and guidance to sales, construction, new site development, and operations teams, tapping into expertise to address complex infrastructure challenges and support business growth.

Serve as a subject matter expert on energy-related matters and drive continuous improvement in our technical capabilities.

Partner Engagement : Cultivate strong relationships with internal team members, external partners, and regulatory authorities to facilitate collaboration, address regulatory requirements, and drive project success.

Champion a collaborative approach to partner engagement, ensuring alignment of interests and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Innovation and Sustainability : Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in energy generation and sustainability, exploring opportunities to innovate and enhance Vantage's competitive advantage in the market.

Drive initiatives to integrate renewable energy sources, optimize energy efficiency, and advance our sustainability goals.

Financial Management : Partner with Finance to prepare and update financial business case models for onsite power generation projects, including cost assessments of capital expenditure (CAPEX), operating expenditure (OPEX), and commercial framework for cost recovery.

Ensure alignment of energy strategy with financial objectives and optimize return on investment.

Duties

Collaborate with the Regional President, Market Development and Commercial teams to develop a comprehensive energy strategy for the region, including financial business case models

Maintain senior relationships with utilities, private developers and other potential partners

Engage with regulatory and government bodies on policy issues and infrastructure investment

Consult and collaborate with key customers

Identify and mitigate delivery risks associated with energy solutions

Evaluate Environmental Health and Safety and sustainability impacts of energy solutions, integrating into recommendation criteria

Provide technical support to Sales, Construction, and Operations across diverse energy solutions

Drive decisions on scope, schedule, and budget for energy solutions implementation

Complete executive reporting on overall energy infrastructure and forecasts

Bridge knowledge between internal teams and external collaborators

Lead a team of energy planners, business development and project managers and ensure projects are performed well and in collaboration with other regional teams

Ensure a world-class customer service reputation for current & future Vantage customers

Stay updated on industry technologies and innovations for energy strategy advancement

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field required; advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 15 years of dynamic experience in energy management, power generation, or related fields, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.

In-depth knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, energy use optimization, and large-scale power generation projects.

Showcased experience in project management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to lead teams, build relationships, and work well across functions and geographies.

Resilient, persistent, and culturally self-aware, with the ability to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Additional Information :

This role will be based in Denver, CO; Sterling, VA; Atlanta, GA; or Santa Clara, CA

Salary Range : $240,000-$280,000 Base + Bonus

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to 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, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses.

We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired;

such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.