Principal Consultant (Director) of Data Center Advisory

Overview

Lead data center advisory services, develop solutions, drive growth, and manage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• technical leadership
• market analysis
• solution development
• project management
• business development
• service offering

Tasks

-Provide technical leadership and guidance to support staff in a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment. Be willing to be curious and learn while leveraging experience to bring confidence, ownership and drive -Identify, analyze and compare alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies -Identify, evaluate, and manage any subcontractor relationships identified as necessary for development and growth of data center consulting -Develop and execute a one- and three-year Business Plan that leverages the current market, opportunities and DNV capabilities. -Develop technical and consulting solutions and offerings for data center advisory services -Act as a liaison, influence, and consult between internal service lines, building rapport and alignment with internal teams already engaging in data center consulting -Lead and develop a go-to-market strategy and champion activities in a strategic marketing and thought leadership plan -Develop proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities -Lead solution development and technical consulting projects supporting customers developing data centers and co-located generation facilities -Act as Project Manager or Project Sponsor on keystone or highlighted projects -Drive business development efforts with new and existing Customers - solidify relationships with key customers, create new customer opportunities, and build and maintain a robust sales pipeline -Develop, mature, and refine our service offerings, leveraging DNV’s strong presence and brand as the premiere, trusted independent engineering and advisory firm in the energy infrastructure industry -Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts and other teams -Identify, investigate and evaluate strategic business alliances that are in line with market needs and DNV’s strategy

Requirements

• data center
• ferc
• power systems
• energy infrastructure
• capex strategy
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-At least 3 years’ experience working on data center development in North America, including FERC rules and backup reliability power systems -Proven ability to successfully engage with Customers, scale a new service and mature it simultaneously -Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and multiple concurrent projects effectively -A professional with a deep understanding of the planning, development, financing and powering of data centers. The person will have hands-on experience working with data center developers, owner and utilities to achieve desired outcomes. -Strategic advisory experience in advising clients on go/no-go decisions, capex strategy and market entry -10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure or related field -Excellent written and verbal English communications skills with strong ability to translate technical findings into business terms -Deep understanding of data center development life cycle, including the challenges developers have gaining access to power -Bachelor’s degree is required -The role requires 10-25% travel, allowing the candidate flexibility to meet with Customers and stakeholders in different locations in North America -The successful candidate will have an innovative and creative mindset, curious and willing to engage with and leverage DNV’s existing capabilities and expertise -Strong skill-sets in collaboration and working in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment

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Benefits

-Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA -Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program -401(k) with company match -Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company -Career advancement opportunities -Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits -Education reimbursement program -Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities -We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening -Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits -Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) -Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace

About Dnv

-With over a century of expertise, the company delivers solutions across sectors like Energy, Marine, and Renewables. -Notably involved in high-profile projects like wind farms, maritime safety, and digital transformation in industries. -The company is renowned for setting the highest standards in risk management and developing technology solutions for sustainability. -Its innovations span the digitalization of energy grids to advancing marine safety standards, driving industries forward. -Headquartered in Norway, the company has evolved from a maritime classification society into a multi-sector advisory giant.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-immigration-related employment benefits, such as visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment drug and background screening will be conducted.