Senior Manager, Data Center Infra Origination

The AES Corporation

Senior Manager leading strategy for large load customers at AES Clean Energy. Focused on data center infrastructure and collaboration with multi-functional teams.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeHouston • New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,000 - $216,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic relationships with public power partners and optimizing energy use for data centers, while ensuring compliance with energy regulations and market structures. Proven ability to identify growth opportunities and support customer-facing initiatives in competitive retail markets.

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ERCOT/SPP Load ManagementRTO/ISO FrameworksEnergy Regulations ComplianceCommercial AcumenCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project DevelopmentTrading Desk OperationsLarge Load Customer ManagementUtility Relationship ManagementEnergy Management OptimizationRisk Reduction StrategiesRetail Supply AgreementsLong-Term ContractsDemand Response ProgramsData Center Infrastructure Opportunities

Soft Skills

Advanced Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAttention to DetailResult OrientedSelf-Driven

Tools & Technologies

Private Use Networks (PUN)Structured TradingMarket Operations

Industry Keywords

Public Power PartnersCompetitive Retail MarketsEnergy Use OptimizationComplianceUtilitiesRegulators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage strategic relationships with public power partners
Identify growth opportunities in competitive retail markets and bilateral utility arrangements
Originate and advance data center infrastructure opportunities with key customers and support customer-facing initiatives
Participate in the development and delivery of customer proposal presentations
Coordinate large load registrations, energy management optimization, participate in demand response programs, and develop risk reduction strategies with Structured Trading and Market Operations
Manage private use networks (PUN) in ERCOT, owning QSE relationships, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize energy use for data centers
Stay up to date on energy regulations, advise on compliance across markets, and build relationships with utilities and regulators in coordination with internal teams
Support the structuring and execution of retail supply agreements and long-term contracts
Work with the broader team to prepare internal materials for approvals

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree with 10 + years of relevant experience and familiarity with project development, ERCOT/SPP load management, trading desk operations, and a solid grasp of tariff and market structures
A deep understanding of RTO/ISO frameworks and regulatory processes, along with proven experience managing large load customers and utility relationships
Strong commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, ability to coach and develop others
Commercial agility, attention to detail, and advanced communication and negotiation skills
Result orientated, self-driven with strong initiative

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision coverage
life insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave)