Senior Manager, Strategy and Business Development (Data Centers)

Company Overview

Intersect Power is a team of friends driven to preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions. Founded in 2016, the privately held clean energy company develops and owns some of the world’s largest clean energy resources serving customers in retail and wholesale energy markets across North America. The company is redefining the scope of the clean energy industry by enabling new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy to enable the deep decarbonization of our economy. We are on an aggressive growth trajectory and are staffing key positions.

About This Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, this Senior Manager role will oversee our company’s data center operations, taking the lead on critical strategic initiatives such as site selection, development, and contract management. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of the data center industry, coupled with a deep expertise in strategic planning and operational execution. This position will collaborate closely with the Senior Director and other members of the data center team, as well as engage with cross-functional departments across the company.

Overview of the Department

The Strategy and Business Development team is responsible for defining, enabling, and executing on the commercial and technical strategy of Intersect’s product offerings. This includes but is not limited to, enabling opportunities across energy storage, data centers, green hydrogen, green fuels (ammonia, methanol, SAF), and other emerging technologies or business models that create a pathway between clean electricity and the broader economy.  

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure due diligence, design, construction, and applicable operations work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.  Success will be measured against the cost, schedule, and quality of these development projects
• Communicate project risks, delays, and obstacles to appropriate stakeholder groups, and present justifiable solutions and action plans to correct, overcome, or mitigate issues
• Use industry experience to support IP’s evaluation and selection of key partners, including Architecture and Engineering consultants, General Contractor (GC) partners, and other key third parties critical to data center development
• Leverage experience to evaluate, recommend, and implement tools to streamline reporting and tracking of KPIs, goals, program statuses, and other important data

Qualifications and Skills

• 7+ years of experience in the Data Center or related industry, with a focus on strategy, siting, or contracting
• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of data center operations and infrastructure
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs

Additional Qualifications

• Technical program management experience with a focus on data centers
• Experience working with hyperscaler, large colocation provider, or leading data center focused engineering firm, architecture group or general contractor. 
• Knowledge of large-scale facility electrical and mechanical systems in mission critical environments
• Knowledge of the data center development process – horizontal development through data center operations – and a deep understanding of development phase interfaces and independencies
• Strong relationships with leading data center design consultants, GCs, vendors, and equipment providers
• Track record of scaling a design, construction, or operations team at a data center hyperscaler, leading consulting group, or GC focused on data center development

*A note on qualifications: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. 

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone. 
• Position is part of a remote team, with regular electronic and video communication
• Position requires some travel for company-wide meetups: :4 weeks total through a calendar year. 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected]. 

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: USD$160,000 or CAD$216,000 base salary with 40% annual target bonus
• Exceptional Healthcare:  Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for both you and your dependents. 
• Financial Security:  Benefit from a 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
• Time Off:  Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) +  two company-wide vacation weeks (Fourth of July & End of year). We believe in the importance of rest and relaxation
• Family-Friendly Policies:  Experience up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with an additional 6 weeks for birth parents. We support you through the exciting journey of parenthood
• Mental Health and Well-being:  Access mental health and behavioral coaching services through Ginger, providing you with the support you need to thrive both personally and professionally
• Family Planning Support:  Navigate family planning with ease through our partnership with Carrot, ensuring a seamless experience for new parents
• Perks:  Enjoy a variety of perks, including a $150 USD monthly food stipend on UberEats and a pet insurance allowance. We care about the little things that make a big difference
• Tech-Ready:  Gear up with our new hire tech package, including a laptop, monitor, docking station, webcam, headphones, and more. Set up your home office with provided furniture, including a desk and chair

At Intersect Power we believe in fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our team members. Join us and experience a workplace that truly values you, inside and outside the office!

Note:  We welcome applicants who do not have current enforceable non-compete restrictions that would hinder their employment with us. If you are currently under a non-compete agreement with a previous employer, we kindly request that you carefully review the terms of that agreement and ensure that your potential employment with us does not violate those terms. 

Unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party recruiting firms or agencies are not accepted by Intersect Power.