Senior Director Energy Project Development at Vantage

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.

About the Energy Group

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 counterparties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with business objectives.

About the Role

The Sr. Director, Energy Project Development leads the execution of Vantage’s North American energy development portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with cost, schedule, and reliability objectives. This role provides leadership and oversight across a team of Project Managers and Coordinators, driving consistent execution standards, portfolio visibility, and disciplined risk management.

Operating at both a strategic and operational level, the Sr. Director serves as the primary escalation point for cross-functional execution challenges. You will align Transmission & Interconnection, Energy Infrastructure, and Commercial workstreams to ensure timely and coordinated delivery. This position involves owning portfolio performance, influencing development strategy, and supporting executive decision-making through clear reporting of risks, tradeoffs, and key milestones.

Our Culture

We operate with "No Ego and No Arrogance." We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above-market total compensation package.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training, and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Application Process

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!

Work location

Work model: Remote

Planifyr

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead execution of a multi-project energy development portfolio against schedule, cost, and reliability targets
check_circleManage, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Project Managers and Coordinators
check_circleEstablish and enforce standardized project management processes, governance, and reporting
check_circleOwn portfolio-level schedule integration, budget tracking, and risk management frameworks
check_circleServe as primary escalation point for complex execution challenges and cross-functional conflicts
check_circleLead identification, prioritization, and mitigation of portfolio-wide risks and critical path constraints
check_circleProvide executive-level reporting on project performance, key risks, and decision requirements
check_circleAllocate resources dynamically across projects based on risk, complexity, and strategic importance

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Project Management, or related field
verified12+ years of experience in energy project development, infrastructure delivery, or large-scale capital project management
verifiedStrong background in renewable (solar, wind, storage) and/or conventional generation and large load projects
verifiedDeep expertise in project controls including integrated scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
verifiedStrong understanding of energy project lifecycle including interconnection, infrastructure, and commercial integration

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circleLife and AD&D insurancecheck_circleShort and long-term disability coveragecheck_circlePaid time offEmployee assistance program

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Project Management, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind, Storage, Conventional Generation, Large Load Projects, Interconnection, Infrastructure, Commercial Integration.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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In this Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers role, you will lead execution of a multi-project energy development portfolio against schedule, cost, and reliability targets; manage, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of project managers and coordinators; establish and enforce standardized project management processes, governance, and reporting; and own portfolio-level schedule integration, budget tracking, and risk management frameworks.

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To qualify for the Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Project Management, or related field; 12+ years of experience in energy project development, infrastructure delivery, or large-scale capital project management; Strong background in renewable (solar, wind, storage) and/or conventional generation and large load projects; Deep expertise in project controls including integrated scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management; and Strong understanding of energy project lifecycle including interconnection, infrastructure, and commercial integration.

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Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers is based in Planifyr. This is a remote role.

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Vantage Data Centers has listed this Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA role as remote.

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Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.

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Key skills for Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers include Project Management; Renewable Energy; Solar; Wind; Storage; Conventional Generation; Large Load Projects; and Interconnection.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Legal Studies, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA at Vantage Data Centers is part of the energy, oil & gas job category on Recrutus.

Senior Director, Energy Project Development, NA