Senior Director, Energy Systems – Global

Vantage Data Centers

Senior Director shaping energy systems strategy for Vantage Data Centers, which powers and cools hyperscale infrastructure. Building scalable energy products, partnerships, and deployment models globally.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic roadmaps and investment cases for energy infrastructure, with a strong focus on integrating advanced technologies and optimizing energy systems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in complex energy-related initiatives.

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Energy Infrastructure DevelopmentStrategic Roadmap DevelopmentEnergy Project EconomicsUtility Interconnection StudiesExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Energy SystemsPower EngineeringInvestment AnalysisEnergy OptimizationGrid ModernizationDistributed Energy ResourcesEnergy Storage SystemsPower Procurement StrategiesHyperscale InfrastructureTransmission Development

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadershipCollaboration Across TeamsDecision-Making Amid Uncertainty

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMBAMaster's in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Energy InfrastructureUtilitiesPower MarketsEnergy SystemsGrid ServicesEnergy DevelopmentCapacity AcquisitionProduct StrategyEnergy EcosystemStrategic Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop multi-year roadmaps for energy infrastructure, power acquisition strategies, generation integration, storage deployment, and grid-connected energy solutions
Translate customer requirements, market intelligence, supply chain constraints, utility dynamics, interconnection evolution, regulatory changes, and policy developments into product direction and investment priorities
Evaluate future energy trends and determine where Vantage should build, buy, partner, or influence
Develop executive-level strategic recommendations and investment cases for energy-related initiatives
Own the product strategy and portfolio for energy-related platform capabilities
Define repeatable energy system architectures, deployment models, standards, variants, product requirements, and roadmap priorities
Ensure energy capabilities become reusable platform components rather than project-specific solutions
Provide strategic leadership on utility engagement, grid infrastructure, interconnection strategy, capacity acquisition, transmission and distribution, and power market participation
Support strategic customer opportunities requiring sophisticated energy solutions
Partner with Advanced Technologies and Product Engineering to integrate validated innovations into roadmaps, reference architectures, design standards, and deployment requirements
Establish an energy systems deployment framework aligned to the Pit Lane operating model
Partner with regional energy leaders across North America, EMEA, and APAC to enable adoption, execution, feedback, and regional flexibility
Support Product Deployment teams with customer and project opportunities
Develop strategic relationships with utilities, independent power producers, energy developers, grid operators, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, and infrastructure investors
Represent Vantage in strategic discussions concerning energy infrastructure and future power systems
Support executive engagement with customers, regulators, and energy ecosystem partners
Influence outcomes across Vantage’s matrixed global organization and connect technology, infrastructure, commercial realities, and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Power Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field
15+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, utilities, generation development, energy systems, power markets, or related industries
Demonstrated experience leading both commercial and technical aspects of energy-related initiatives
Strong understanding of energy project economics, investment analysis, and strategic business case development
Proven ability to develop strategic roadmaps and convert complex technical topics into business decisions and repeatable, scalable products
First-hand experience in hyperscale infrastructure, data centers, utility-scale energy development, transmission development, or grid modernization preferred
Experience with utility interconnection studies and power procurement strategies preferred
Knowledge of distributed energy resources, microgrids, energy storage systems, energy optimization, and grid services preferred
MBA, Master's in Engineering, Energy Systems, or related advanced degree preferred
Executive-level communication skills
Ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders
Ability to collaborate across Product Strategy, Product Engineering, Product Operations, Product Deployment, Regional Energy Teams, Delivery, Sustainability, Procurement, and Finance
Ability to make decisions amid uncertainty while maintaining a long-term platform perspective

Benefits

Comp & perks

Above market total compensation package
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave benefits
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
401k program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Recognition, training and development opportunities