Lead Global Energy Strategy for a World-Leading Data Center Operator
Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability—leading complex energy strategies across a global footprint specifically within the data center sector?
CrimsonXT is proud to partner with a world-renowned hyperscale data center provider to appoint a Senior Director, Global Head of Energy. This is a high-impact, strategic leadership role, exclusively for professionals with deep experience in the data center industry.
You’ll be responsible for shaping and executing a global energy strategy that ensures scalable, secure, and sustainable power delivery across a rapidly growing international portfolio of mission-critical digital infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
* Define and drive long-term power strategies across new and existing markets.
* Lead partnerships with international and regional utility providers.
* Evaluate grid connectivity options and develop energy integration plans for new data center builds.
* Secure grid capacity and manage utility-scale power procurement for future expansion.
* Structure and negotiate energy supply contracts aligned with business goals.
* Collaborate with clients to tailor energy procurement solutions that meet unique operational needs.
* Support financial planning through cost analysis, forecasting, and energy budgeting insights.
* Build trusted relationships with a wide range of external partners.
* Influence policy by working with public affairs teams and aligning with regulatory frameworks.
* Oversee the design, permitting, and buildout of high- and medium-voltage infrastructure at data center sites.
* Manage the end-to-end development of substations, grid connections, and transmission assets.
* Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and delivery risks related to power infrastructure.
* Direct vendor alignment to ensure seamless delivery of power infrastructure projects.
* Source and manage equipment across regional markets, with a focus on efficiency and compliance.
* Lead initiatives for off-grid power solutions, such as battery systems, onsite generation, and private wire networks.
* Assess and pursue cutting-edge energy models and partnerships with clean energy developers.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* An advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field.
* Proven experience in the data center industry is essential—with a deep understanding of the energy demands and risk environment of hyperscale or colocation facilities.
* Strong technical expertise in utility operations, energy procurement, and electrical distribution systems within mission-critical environments.
* A track record of negotiating energy supply agreements and leading large-scale power infrastructure projects across multiple markets.
* Financially literate with the ability to assess ROI and model complex energy deals.
* Adept at managing cross-functional teams and influencing external partners including utilities, regulators, and clients.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be a key architect of a future-ready, resilient energy strategy for one of the world’s top digital infrastructure leaders. If you’re driven by innovation and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more.