Strategic Project Manager

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

This role will support all strategic growth at Black Hills Energy by analyzing market trends, client needs, and competitive landscape. This role will assist in the development of strategic opportunities to attract and secure new business development opportunities including data center clients.

$103,150 - $170,200 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

VP of Strategic Growth

Rapid City, South Dakota

Be part of a supportive organization that values work-life balance! Enjoy a flexible work schedule with the ability to work from home up to two days a week. Please note, this benefit is subject to change based on company policies and leadership discretion.

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Develop and execute strategic project plans, objectives, schedules, and budgets for data center expansion and other new growth opportunities to align with the company's growth goals.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to plan, execute, and monitor strategic growth initiatives from inception to completion.
• Identify and target potential data center customers, developing strategies to attract and secure new business.
• Design and implement strategic growth programs aimed at expanding the utility's customer base, with clear timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Ensure all business development activities comply with industry standards and regulations. Identify and mitigate project risks associated with client acquisition and contract negotiations by proactively resolving issues that may impact scope, schedule, or budget.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships by coordinating onboarding processes, tracking performance, and overseeing contract execution to support project goals.
• Deliver executive-level reporting by synthesizing market research into actionable insights and presenting findings that inform strategic decision-making.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership on client acquisition efforts and growth initiatives.
• Establish project goals, KPIs, and success metrics, and track progress against these benchmarks to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement project management tools and frameworks to track progress, monitor performance, and manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements affecting data center operations and utility services.
• Facilitate clear and transparent communication among stakeholders, ensuring timely updates and alignment across departments and leadership, while building consensus across diverse groups with multiple interdependent priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategy development, business development, account management, project management, sales, data analytics, market research or a related role is required.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects by prioritizing critical paths, escalating risks and issues, engaging stakeholders, and driving problem-solving across work streams, while navigating ambiguity through proactive interaction planning and rapid response to evolving information.
• Has demonstrated identifying and evaluating business development…