Manager, Energy Origination & Contracts, NA

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.

Energy Department

The Energy Department is dedicated to managing and optimizing the energy resources required to power our data centers while promoting sustainability and efficiency. The Energy department plays a critical role in ensuring our power solutions are cost-effective for our tenants, support speed to market, have sufficient scale to meet growing AI load, and resilient to energy market fluctuations. The team focuses on energy procurement from utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), energy marketers, and renewable energy technology providers.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely in the US.

We are seeking a Manager, Energy Origination and Contracts to lead the development and execution of origination strategies that support the company's significant data center development activities. This includes identifying counterparties, managing deal structuring and negotiations, and working cross-functionally with internal teams. The ideal candidate has experience in energy markets (conventional and renewable power) combined with strong commercial acumen and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate origination activities into corporate financial and risk impacts.

Essential Job Functions :

Energy Origination

Support internal energy and development teams to identify, assess, and recommend energy origination strategies (PPAs, offtake deals, VPPAs, green tariffs, retail supply) with utilities, power marketers, and independent power producers.

Consider a variety of project structures and novel approaches which utilize a combination of PPAs, behind-the-meter generation, and market purchases.

Lead commercial negotiations and execution of new agreements, including pricing, credit terms, and risk allocation, in collaboration with legal, finance, and risk teams.

Support internal deal approvals and investment approval processes by preparing commercial summaries, forecasts, risk assessments, and financial inputs for contract lease agreements with data center customers.

Energy Market Intelligence & Price Forecasting

Deliver ongoing executive-level reporting on market trends and pricing outlooks to inform origination strategies and help identify new opportunities.

Oversee the ongoing analysis of wholesale and retail energy markets (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO) to inform sourcing strategies.

Oversee and maintain regional price forecasts for power and RECs to support PPA evaluations and cost modeling.

Management of Contracts

Ensure alignment of contract terms with corporate risk, legal, and financial requirements.

Support the evolution of contracting standards, deal models, and pricing metrics / frameworks to track, report, and improve competitiveness.

Monitor and report on contract performance and any potential market exposure. Maintain accurate documentation and contract records in support of corporate processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the Energy, Legal, Finance, Sales, and Sustainability teams to align strategies with corporate and customer goals.

Collaborate with sustainability teams to source renewable energy and support progress toward emissions reduction goals.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.

5-8+ years of experience in energy origination, structured energy deals, power markets, or energy contract negotiation.

Proven track record in developing and closing PPAs and related commercial transactions.

Experience with ISO / RTO markets (e.g., ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, MISO).

Strong understanding of energy market dynamics, including nodal pricing, congestion risk, ancillary services, and credit risk.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

Salary Range : $160,000-$170,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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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. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

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.

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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.