Director of Power Partnerships

Director / VP of Power PartnershipsLocation: New York / DallasSalary: $250,000 - $300,000 + bonusPiper Maddox are currently partnered with one of the most successful Data Center Development platforms in the US as they make a critical hire into their power team. Owned by a powerhouse real estate platform with over $40bl of development pipeline, this organization are pushing the limits for AI infrastructure. What you will do:Serve as the primary point of contact with utility partners, managing and expanding relationships across the US.Oversee all utility engagement for active data center development projects, from interconnection agreements through to power delivery.Lead the origination and structuring of long-term PPAs for large load projects, including regulatory coordination.Identify and maintain a target list of utilities within relevant RTOs/ISOs that align with data center development criteria.Advise on power delivery strategies that accelerate time-to-power at target development sites.Support site development planning in coordination with the Site Selection team to ensure utility timelines align with project goals.What you will have: Deep utility relationship experience — ideally across multiple RTOs or ISOs — who understands the full power delivery lifecycle from interconnection through to energization.Prior experience at a utility, developer, IPP, or on the utility side in transmission or capacity planning. Background in leading PPA agreements, including structuring, negotiating and closing high value agreements. Experience working for or partnering with data center / AI companies is preferred.