Senior Manager, Data Center Infra Origination

AES • Arlington, VA

3d • $173,000 - $216,750 • Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Data Center Infra Origination will lead AES’s strategy for serving large load customers—including data centers and other C&I customers. The role comes with direct reports and ability to coordinate across multi-functional teams including Market Operations, Structured Trading, Development, M&A, Finance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. The ability to work independently and as a team member is critical, as well as a growth mindset operating as an important contributor in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with project development, ERCOT/SPP load management, trading desk operations, and a solid grasp of tariff and market structures.
• A deep understanding of RTO/ISO frameworks and regulatory processes, along with proven experience managing large load customers and utility relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and a proven transactional track record.
• Cross-functional leadership, ability to coach and develop others.
• Commercial agility, attention to detail, and advanced communication and negotiation skills.
• Result orientated, self-driven with strong initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for an IPP or data center operator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Originate and advance data center infrastructure opportunities with key customers and support customer-facing initiatives.
• Participate in the development and delivery of customer proposal presentations
• Coordinate large load registrations, energy management optimization, participate in demand response programs, and develop risk reduction strategies with Structured Trading and Market Operations.
• Manage private use networks (PUN) in ERCOT, owning QSE relationships, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize energy use for data centers.
• Stay up to date on energy regulations, advise on compliance across markets, and build relationships with utilities and regulators in coordination with internal teams.
• Identify growth opportunities in competitive retail markets and bilateral utility arrangements.
• Support the structuring and execution of retail supply agreements and long-term contracts.
• Work with the broader team to prepare internal materials for approvals.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior