VP of Projects

Satoshi Energy

13d•Remote

About The Position

Satoshi Energy is seeking a VP of Projects to lead their Powered Land Development business and scale their project pipeline from concept through commercial operation. This role is ideal for a seasoned senior leader with end-to-end data center development experience who combines strategic vision with operational excellence and thrives in high-growth startup environments. The VP of Projects will have ownership of the development function, setting strategic direction, building high-performing teams, and ensuring accountability for portfolio performance. They will manage internal teams and external stakeholders including data center operators, utilities, energy partners, investors, and capital markets participants. As a senior leader, they will shape company strategy, drive operational excellence, represent the company with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in building the future of colocated energy infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in data center or renewable development, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role managing teams and portfolios.
Proven track record of delivering data center projects from early-stage development through commercial operation.
Deep understanding of data center design, construction, power requirements, and operational needs across various use cases (hyperscale, colocation, edge, HPC/AI).
Demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships including enterprise customers, utilities, engineering firms, and landowners.
Strong knowledge of power infrastructure, interconnection processes, utility coordination, and electrical systems for large load facilities.
Experience with land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, and securing project entitlements.
Excellent leadership and people management skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.
Comfortable with ambiguity, building processes from scratch, and adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

VP or C-suite experience preferred with demonstrated track record building and leading high-performing organizations and scaling operations.
Experience with colocated data center and renewable energy projects.
Background in energy markets, power procurement, or renewable energy development.
Experience working at a high-growth startup or scaling a business unit from early stage.
Established network within the IPP and data center industries.
Previous experience in multiple geographic markets and regulatory environments, including ERCOT.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of project development managers and engineers across multiple concurrent projects.
Establish team processes, drive accountability, foster a culture of excellence, and develop talent as the organization scales.
Oversee data center development projects from site identification through commercial operation - ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards.
Prioritize critical paths, remove blockers, and ensure seamless handoffs between development stages.
Cultivate and manage relationships with strategic data center customers on critical projects while coaching and supporting the development team in their customer engagements.
Act as the decision maker and support the team navigating complex negotiations, developing transformational partnerships, and ensuring customer satisfaction while coordinating with utilities, landowners, consultants, and internal teams.
Lead strategic business development including exploring new power markets, evaluating innovative business models within existing markets, and continuously assessing the current approach.
Drive deal origination by conducting enterprise-level feasibility assessments, translating technical constraints into commercial decisions, and working with the sales team to qualify prospects, structure deals, and convert pipeline into executed projects.
Collaborate with CEO, COO, engineering, sales, and operations teams to align on strategy, resolve complex challenges, and drive company-wide initiatives.
Bridge technical execution with business strategy to scale the Powered Land Development business.