Director, Energy Strategy, East, NA

Vantage Data Centers•VA11, VA

2d•$190,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

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. The Energy Group is responsible for supporting Vantage’s data center portfolio through the execution and management of complex commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, gas supply and infrastructure contracts, and other energy-adjacent arrangements. The team partners closely with project management, development, legal, finance, and external counterparties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with business objectives. This role can be based in any of our US locations or Remote, preferably in the East Coast markets. The Director, Energy Strategy leads early-stage energy and power strategy for prospective data center developments across North America, with a focus on East Coast markets. This role is responsible for shaping market-level and site-level power strategy, establishing decision frameworks, and influencing investment prioritization from Gate 0 through early Gate 2. The Director operates as a senior strategic leader, providing guidance across Market Development, Site Selection, and executive leadership to ensure power feasibility, risks, and assumptions are clearly defined and embedded early in development decisions. This role does not own execution but is accountable for the quality, rigor, and consistency of energy strategy inputs that inform downstream delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy, Economics, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10-15 years of experience in energy strategy, power infrastructure, or energy-related development roles.
Demonstrated experience leading early-stage strategy, feasibility assessments, or development planning, rather than project execution.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decision in complex, cross-functional environments
Prior experience across electric utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), energy or infrastructure development, economic or business development supporting large‑scale infrastructure, data centers or other large‑load environments, or natural gas power and generation facilities
Strong knowledge of utility service models, grid infrastructure, interconnection concepts, and power delivery constraints.
Ability to operate effectively in early-stage, ambiguous environments with incomplete or evolving information.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate technical inputs into business-relevant insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready materials.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Ability to influence cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of early-stage energy feasibility assessments for prospective data center developments (Gate 0–2), ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs
Develop and implement site-level power assessments evaluating feasibility, delivery timelines, scalability, and risk for assigned markets
Identify and assess power availability, infrastructure constraints, interconnection pathways, and delivery schedules, translating findings into actionable recommendations
Own delivery of energy-related due diligence outputs, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and documentation of key assumptions
Support market entry and site selection decisions by providing structured analysis and recommendations aligned to broader development strategy
Lead coordination across Market Development, Site Selection, Energy Planning, and project teams to ensure alignment and execution of energy feasibility workstreams
Manage relationships with utilities, IPPs, and external stakeholders to gather inputs on capacity, infrastructure requirements, cost considerations, and timelines
Oversee and validate external inputs and technical analyses, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements
Prepare executive-ready summaries and materials outlining power feasibility, risks, and tradeoffs to support leadership decision-making
Drive execution of standardized tools, frameworks, and processes for energy strategy and feasibility assessment across assigned markets
Ensure effective handoffs of energy analysis, assumptions, and risks to downstream execution teams to support project delivery continuity
Lead and develop junior team members or analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight of deliverables
Monitor and report on market trends, risks, and emerging constraints impacting power availability and project feasibility
Additional duties as assigned by Management.