Grid Interconnection Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Ensure reliable power access for Iron Mountain's growing data center portfolio.

• Identify the power supply pathway for new locations, encompassing connection procedures, responsible parties, technical specifications, system enhancements, redundancy protocols, voltage requirements, and necessary components.

• Lead negotiations for grid connection agreements with local utility providers.

• Convert utility contracts and grid limitations into operational and commercial implications for data center initiatives and clients.

• Verify the technical aspects of power design and delivery, including upstream system resources.

• Oversee the master timeline for power delivery, coordinating responsibilities and milestones.

• Manage the entire lifecycle of grid access agreements, addressing utilization thresholds, commercial risks, and compliance.

• Collaborate with external technical consultants, utilities, sales teams, construction teams, and project managers.

• Track utility requirements, underutilization clauses, customer ramp-up timelines, and capacity obligations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with electrical system components and voltage levels necessary to ensure contracts provide power that meets the needs of new facilities.

• Excellent commercial negotiation and process management abilities.

• Capability to hold cross-functional teams and external utilities accountable to stringent deadlines.

• Experience collaborating with technical engineering, commercial sales, construction, and external utility teams.

• Proven expertise in energy procurement, utility relationships, or infrastructure project management for energy-intensive users.

• History of direct negotiations with utilities or system operators.

• Ability to interpret complex grid connection contracts and comprehend their impact on construction timelines and customer ramp-up schedules.

• Must reside in the US.

• Bachelor's degree in business, electrical engineering, project management, or a related energy discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement programs.

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.