Description

The VP will own the development function, set strategic direction, build high‑performing teams, and retain ultimate accountability for portfolio performance. Depending on project complexity, the role balances hands‑on execution with delegation and strategic oversight while managing internal teams and external stakeholders such as data‑center operators, utilities, investors, and capital‑market participants.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include leading and mentoring project development managers and engineers, establishing processes, and fostering a culture of excellence; overseeing data‑center projects from site identification through commercial operation; cultivating strategic customer relationships and navigating complex negotiations; driving business development and pipeline growth through feasibility assessments and deal structuring; and collaborating with the CEO, COO, engineering, sales, and operations teams to align strategy and resolve challenges.

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of project development managers and engineers.
• Establish and enforce development processes, drive accountability, and nurture a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee end‑to‑end data‑center projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery and quality standards.
• Manage strategic relationships with data‑center customers, utilities, landowners, and consultants, and lead complex negotiations.
• Drive business development by conducting feasibility studies, structuring deals, and converting pipeline opportunities into executed projects.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with executive leadership, engineering, sales, and operations to align strategy and solve challenges.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of data‑center or renewable‑energy development experience, including 3‑5 years in a leadership role, a proven track record of delivering projects to commercial operation, and deep knowledge of data‑center design, power requirements, and stakeholder management. VP or C‑suite experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset are preferred.

• 10+ years of data‑center or renewable‑energy development experience, with 3‑5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven record of delivering data‑center projects from concept through commercial operation.
• Deep understanding of data‑center design, construction, power infrastructure, and operational needs.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder ecosystems, including enterprise customers, utilities, engineering firms, and landowners.
• Strong knowledge of power interconnection, utility coordination, and electrical systems for large‑load facilities.
• Expertise in land acquisition, permitting, environmental review, and securing project entitlements.
• Experience with colocated data‑center and renewable‑energy projects.
• Background in energy markets, power procurement, or renewable‑energy development.
• Track record of scaling high‑growth startups or business units.
• Established network within IPP and data‑center industries across multiple geographic and regulatory markets.

Benefits

The company culture emphasizes meritocracy, freedom and responsibility, transparency, and teamwork within a distributed, fully remote environment. Benefits include a bonus plan, 401(k), equity participation, medical/dental/vision coverage, phone and internet stipend, home‑office stipend, flexible PTO, and periodic company gatherings.

• Bonus plan, 401(k) and equity participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Phone, internet, and home‑office stipends.
• Flexible paid time off and remote‑first work environment.
• Company gatherings and a meritocratic, transparent culture.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance