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LAYIQ - Director, Energy Strategy & Development, New Markets at Rowan Digital Infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

Define and Own Energy Strategy, New Market
Define, own, and deliver Rowan’s multi‑year new market energy strategy, ensuring alignment with company growth plans, customer requirements, and sustainability commitments.
Set function‑wide priorities and guide market entry and expansion decisions across power markets
Influence company‑level strategy by integrating energy availability, grid constraints, alternative power solutions, and regulatory considerations into siting and investment decisions.
Lead Energy Development & Execution
Originate, structure, and execute complex energy solutions to support large‑scale data center campuses, including grid interconnections, transmission upgrades, on‑site generation, storage, and renewable procurement.
Lead negotiations with utilities, TSOs, regulators, and energy partners for interconnection, electrical service, and long‑term energy agreements.
Develop creative, market‑specific solutions that accelerate timelines and mitigate constraints in capacity‑limited or highly regulated environments.
Cross‑Functional & External Leadership
Act as Rowan’s senior energy representative with utility executives, regulators, government agencies, and major customers
Build deep partnerships across Development, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, and Business Development teams to ensure integrated decision‑making and execution.
Governance, Risk, and Business Case Ownership
Build and own investment cases for energy infrastructure and commercial agreements; align executive leadership and the Board on risk, return, and execution strategy.
Anticipate regulatory, market, and grid‑related risks; develop mitigation strategies for factors outside Rowan’s direct control.
Education, Skills, and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (engineering, business, economics, construction management, real estate, or related discipline).
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience developing power infrastructure for large, energy‑intensive assets (e.g., data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure projects), Demonstrated experience negotiating interconnection, transmission, and long‑term power agreements with utilities, TSOs, or renewable developers.
Proven track record leading multi‑team, multi‑year initiatives with material business impact.
Deep technical expertise in transmission and distribution infrastructure, with strong working knowledge of power market structures and regulatory frameworks.
Experience working with hyperscale or large enterprise data center customers strongly preferred.
Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly to senior leadership and Boards.
Strong strategic judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving, highly cross‑functional environments.
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
Unlimited PTO
RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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