Gestor de Parcerias Estratégicas (Desenvolvimento de Data Center)

Job Description

The Manager, Strategic Partnerships will support commercial efforts for partnering with data center customers and data center development activities within Longroad's Strategic Partnerships and M&A function. As data centers represent a new and evolving component of Longroad's development portfolio, this role will focus on advancing development and commercial related workstreams for data center opportunities in the Longroad pipeline.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Strategic Partnerships, this role will assist with evaluating sites, creating marketing material for commercial discussions, and supporting cross-functional teams to de-risk projects during and following transaction execution. The role will operate across all U.S. power markets, collaborating closely with internal energy development, power markets, engineering, legal, and finance teams, as well as external consultants and partners. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to effectively support data center projects through key development and commercial milestones to ultimately achieve commercial operation. Moderate travel (~20%) is required. Role is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

Data Center Strategy

• Support execution of strategies to drive Longroad's presence and opportunities in the growing data center market.
• Monitor regulatory, policy and commercial trends impacting data center load demand across multiple markets.
• Track utility tariffs, rate structures, and load interconnection processes while working with utilities on co-location projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, consultants, and experts across origination, legal, interconnection, permitting, construction, government affairs, engineering, and finance.
• Represent Longroad at industry conferences, meetings, and site visits.

Data Center Development Support

• Support advancement of data center development activities for projects in the Longroad pipeline of existing energy and datacenter projects as well as acquisition opportunities.
• Manage large load application processes for projects across multiple US markets
• Assist with site-level evaluation and diligence, including zoning, land use, environmental constraints, access, utilities, and infrastructure readiness
• Support land-related and due diligence activities, including reviewing purchase agreements, options, leases, easements, title, and survey in coordination with legal and real estate teams
• Partner with internal teams (energy development, power markets, engineering, interconnection, legal, finance, government affairs) to align development activities with transaction timelines and investment objectives

Market & Portfolio Support

• Help maintain an organized pipeline of data center opportunities under evaluation or advancement through Strategic Partnerships
• Contribute to development of internal knowledge, templates, and best practices related to data center site development
• Support senior team members with market research related to data center development trends, siting requirements, and infrastructure considerations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in real estate development, infrastructure development, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects.
• Bachelor's degree required (real estate, engineering, planning, business, or related field preferred).
• Working knowledge of the data center market, including client needs, site selection factors, energy procurement strategies, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience supporting development activities such as site diligence, permitting, land use, or infrastructure coordination.
• Experience working with cross-functional internal teams and external consultants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 20% as needed across U.S. markets.
• Ability to walk undeveloped land and active project sites.
• Alignment with Longroad's SHINE values

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with data center development (real estate, infrastructure, or power-related).
• Experience supporting projects tied to M&A, joint ventures, or strategic partnerships.
• Familiarity with power markets, utility coordination, or power-constrained site development.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and permitting environments.

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today's challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EOE"). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.