Energy Project Development Manager, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well‑known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Energy Group is responsible for supporting Vantage’s data center portfolio through the execution and management of complex commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, gas supply and infrastructure contracts, and other energy‑adjacent arrangements. The team partners closely with project management, development, legal, finance, and external counter parties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with business objectives.

This role can be based in any of our US locations or remotely. The Energy Project Development Manager is accountable for the end‑to‑end execution of assigned energy projects, serving as the single‑threaded owner responsible for delivering projects that meet schedule, cost, and reliability objectives. The manager drives project planning, coordination, and decision‑making across cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment between technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

• Own execution of assigned energy projects from initiation through delivery
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams across T&I, Infrastructure, and Commercial
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Drive decision‑making and raise key challenges as needed
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, including utilities and partners
• Ensure alignment across technical, commercial, and schedule requirements
• Track and report project performance, milestones, and risks
• Support development of project strategies and execution plans
• Maintain disciplined documentation and reporting across the project lifecycle

• 7–10 years of experience in energy development, infrastructure delivery, or project management (PMP preferred)
• Experience with energy, utility, or large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Strong project management skills, including schedule, budget, and risk management
• Ability to manage complex, cross‑functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with energy project lifecycle and delivery challenges
• Travel required up to 20% (may increase)

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and lift or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: US $140,000–$150,000 Base + Bonus (based on Colorado market data; may vary in other locations). The position is eligible for company benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program with company match
• Additional voluntary benefits and a comprehensive suite of health, welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.