Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Remote - CO, CO

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. The Sr. Director, Energy Project Development is responsible for leading execution of Vantage’s North American energy development portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with cost, schedule, and reliability objectives. This role provides leadership and oversight across a team of Project Managers and Coordinators, driving consistent execution standards, portfolio visibility, and disciplined risk management. The Sr. Director serves as the primary escalation point for cross-functional execution challenges, aligning Transmission & Interconnection, Energy Infrastructure, and Commercial workstreams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery. This role operates at both a strategic and operational level—owning portfolio performance, influencing development strategy, and supporting executive decision-making through clear reporting of risks, tradeoffs, and key milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
12+ years of experience in energy project development, infrastructure delivery, or large-scale capital project management
Strong background in development and execution of renewable (solar, wind, storage) and/or conventional generation and large load projects
Proven experience managing complex portfolios and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Deep expertise in project controls, including integrated scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
Strong understanding of energy project lifecycle, including interconnection, infrastructure, and commercial integration
Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, influencing executive decision-making
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, highly ambiguous environments while maintaining execution rigor

Responsibilities

Lead execution of a multi-project energy development portfolio, ensuring delivery against schedule, cost, and reliability targets
Manage, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Project Managers and Coordinators
Establish and enforce standardized project management processes, governance, and reporting across the portfolio
Own portfolio-level schedule integration, budget tracking, and risk management frameworks
Drive cross-functional alignment across Transmission & Interconnection, Energy Infrastructure, and Commercial teams
Serve as primary escalation point for complex execution challenges and cross-functional conflicts
Lead identification, prioritization, and mitigation of portfolio-wide risks and critical path constraints
Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, key risks, and decision requirements
Allocate resources dynamically across projects based on risk, complexity, and strategic importance
Support development strategy by evaluating tradeoffs across cost, schedule, infrastructure, and commercial considerations
Drive continuous improvement of tools, processes, and performance metrics to enhance execution efficiency