Data Center & Power Systems Strategy Lead

Rocky Mountain Institute; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Remote/hybrid work options

Work-from-home allowances

Generous PTO and leaves of absence

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Institute seeks a Principal to lead Power Systems & Data Centers, unifying cross-program efforts and delivering strategic, client-focused advisory work. The role drives market development, program leadership, and integrated data center solutions that align with clean energy transitions.

Located in the United States with remote-ready options, the position collaborates across Institutes teams to translate strategy into actionable offerings and strong partnerships with hyperscalers,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in data centers or digital infrastructure.
• Experience defining strategy in a rapidly evolving market and leading senior-client engagements.
• Ability to translate client questions into structured workstreams and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an institutional theory of change for data centers and energy transition.
• Lead cross-program engagements across Electricity, Buildings, and other teams.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and priority client opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage scope, timeline, and budget.

Skills

Data centers

Strategy development

Client engagement

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Graduate degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Rocky Mountain Institute seeks a Principal to lead Power Systems & Data Centers, unifying cross-program efforts and delivering strategic, client-focused advisory work. The role drives market development, program leadership, and integrated data center solutions that align with clean energy transitions.

Located in the United States with remote-ready options, the position collaborates across Institutes teams to translate strategy into actionable offerings and strong partnerships with hyperscalers,