Global Utility & Energy Leader

Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability—leading complex energy strategies across a global footprint?

CrimsonXT is proud to partner with a world-renowned data center provider to identify a dynamic Global Utility & Energy Leader. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global energy strategy—ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable power delivery across a fast-growing international portfolio.

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 closely related discipline.
• Deep experience in utility operations, energy procurement, or power infrastructure—ideally within mission-critical environments like data centers or industrial-scale facilities.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets, renewable integration, and electrical distribution systems.
• A proven track record of negotiating energy supply agreements and managing large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across technical, commercial, and governmental landscapes.
• Strategic mindset with strong financial literacy and the ability to model and assess project ROI.
• Natural leadership with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams and external partners alike.

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.