Power Solutions Manager

Description

About Coresite

At Core Site, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever‑evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At Core Site, we’re not just building state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward‑thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At Core Site, we are committed to excellence, build connections, own it, do the right thing, have fun, and win as a team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

As a member of the company’s Power & Energy Management team, the Power Solutions Manager will manage the company’s capacity acquisition and utility procurement projects and processes. Reporting directly to the Director of Power Solutions, this role focuses on utility development for new data centers in competitive markets, implementing alternative power solutions, and ensuring sustainable and reliable energy sources to support the company’s expanding infrastructure.

The Power Solutions Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive initiatives that align with the company’s development, operational, and environmental objectives.

• Manage and implement comprehensive power capacity acquisition projects and processes to meet the company’s short‑term and long‑term utility development needs.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with utility providers to secure power capacity for future data center developments and optimize power‑cost structures.
• Negotiate and manage power capacity and supply agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement distributed energy resource (DER) power solutions, including low‑carbon, renewable energy, battery storage systems, and fuel cells, to ensure sustainable and reliable energy supply.
• Analyze energy markets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and adjust acquisition and procurement strategies as needed.
• Identify and implement energy efficiency measures related to power design, consumption, and procurement to drive cost‑savings.
• Develop and execute strategies to mitigate risks from energy price volatility, capacity shortages, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Construction, to align power capacity acquisition and energy projects with business objectives.
• Oversee reporting on power capacity and energy procurement activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with Core Site’s culture and core values.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%, with potential for increased travel as business needs evolve.
• Deep understanding of energy markets, procurement strategies, regulatory environments, and utility provider relations, particularly for data center energy needs.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, perform cost‑benefit analyses, and identify market trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively with utility providers, energy suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• In‑depth knowledge of renewable energy sources, distributed energy solutions, and sustainability frameworks, including battery energy storage systems and fuel cells.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organizational and…