Director, Commercial Operations

Crusoe•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Director, Commercial Operations will be the operational backbone of Crusoe's Energy Development Group. This person owns the analytical frameworks, pipeline processes, and team capabilities that allow Crusoe to evaluate and advance land and power opportunities at speed and at scale. From complex financial modeling and market analysis to pipeline integrity and board-level reporting, this role ensures the BD team operates with precision and strategic clarity. This is a leadership-first, analytically grounded role. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in energy project finance or development, a track record of building and mentoring high-performing analyst teams, and the process orientation to continuously raise the quality bar on how Crusoe evaluates and advances opportunities. You will work closely with senior leadership across Energy Development, Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams and will be a key contributor to the operational health of Crusoe's project pipeline.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in consulting, project finance, investment banking, private equity, energy development, or business operations, with significant focus on the energy sector (renewables, conventional power, or oil & gas)
3+ years of experience in a managerial or team leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop direct reports
Deep understanding of energy markets, project economics, and financial modeling
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with pipeline management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex analytical and commercial content into clear, executive-ready recommendations
Demonstrated ability to build and improve operational processes in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant advanced degree
Experience with data center infrastructure, HPC, or large-scale power-consuming industries
Familiarity with power purchase agreements, offtake structures, and the commercial frameworks that govern energy project development
Experience with or strong aptitude for leveraging AI-based tools to drive analytical efficiency and output quality
Ability to travel domestically as required (estimated <20%)

Responsibilities

Overseeing a team of Energy Development Analysts, setting the standard for analytical rigor, process discipline, and professional growth
Owning the development and refinement of economic models that underpin power origination and data center site pricing decisions
Driving continuous improvement of due diligence workflows, pipeline management processes, and reporting mechanisms across the Energy Development team
Overseeing the integrity and accuracy of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring leadership has a reliable, real-time view of the project portfolio
Supervising the creation of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and executive communications that translate analytical complexity into clear strategic recommendations
Tracking and synthesizing hyperscaler activity, regulatory developments, and domestic energy infrastructure trends to surface actionable intelligence for the team
Supporting cross-functional collaboration between Energy Development and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams to move projects efficiently through the development pipeline
Lead and enable the Energy Development Analyst team
Support, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
Provide hands-on guidance on financial modeling, market analysis, and project evaluation
Drive analytical quality and strategic relevance
Oversee the development of detailed economic models for new large-scale land and power opportunities and data center site power pricing
Ensure analyses of energy development potential and economics are accurate, rigorous, and decision-ready
Guide the team in leveraging internal data analytics tools and external market intelligence to identify and vet opportunities
Own pipeline management and process improvement
Drive continuous improvement of business operations processes within the Energy Development team, including project management, due diligence workflows, and reporting mechanisms
Maintain the integrity of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
Develop and implement best practices for tracking key pipeline metrics and project statuses
Deliver executive-ready reporting and communications
Supervise the creation and delivery of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and ad hoc reports for senior management
Ensure all communications clearly articulate analytical findings, strategic implications, and support for business decisions
Support cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Facilitate effective communication between the Energy Development team and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams
Support the team in communications with external stakeholders including developers, IPPs, and potential partners
Monitor market and regulatory intelligence
Oversee tracking and analysis of hyperscaler and co-located data center activity, regulatory changes in the energy sector, and domestic energy infrastructure investments
Ensure the team synthesizes this information to identify potential impacts and opportunities for Crusoe