Manager, Data Center Development

Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Development Manager

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer, owner, and operator with a growing portfolio of utility-scale energy projects across North America. As demand for data centers and large-load infrastructure continues to accelerate, the company is investing in strategic partnerships and development initiatives that sit at the intersection of renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and digital infrastructure.

Job Description

Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Development

• Support the advancement of data center and large-load opportunities across multiple U.S. markets.
• Assist in evaluating strategic partnerships, acquisition opportunities, and commercial structures.
• Develop presentations, site marketing materials, and internal investment recommendations.
• Support customer-facing and partner discussions related to infrastructure development opportunities.
• Track market trends, utility developments, and emerging data center demand drivers.

Project Development & Site Evaluation

• Evaluate potential sites based on power availability, infrastructure readiness, permitting considerations, land constraints, and overall project viability.
• Coordinate due diligence activities including zoning, land use, environmental factors, utility service, and infrastructure assessments.
• Support large-load application processes and utility engagement efforts.
• Work closely with internal project development teams to advance opportunities through key development milestones.
• Assist with land-related diligence, including leases, easements, purchase agreements, title, and survey reviews.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with development, interconnection, engineering, permitting, finance, legal, commercial, and M&A teams.
• Coordinate external consultants, utilities, landowners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support internal decision-making through market analysis, development assessments, and project economics.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manager, Data Center Development should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Real Estate, Planning, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy development, infrastructure development, real estate development, energy markets, utility-scale projects, or related sectors.
• Experience supporting project development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, stakeholder engagement, interconnection, utility coordination, or commercial development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and related business tools.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000 USD.
• Fully remote work environment
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in infrastructure development
• Opportunity to work on data center and energy projects nationwide
• Collaboration with senior leaders across commercial, development, and investment teams
• Strong long-term growth and career advancement potential
• Comprehensive benefits package and PTO program

Interested? Apply today.