Data Center Energy Program Manager

Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our innovative services. Meta is seeking an experienced, organized, and self-motivated individual to support the development of cost-effective energy solutions for our growing fleet of data centers. In this role, you will be a key contributor to Meta's data center energy strategy, specifically supporting the energy infrastructure arrangements of our data centers through various stages of development including site selection, construction, and operations.

Your responsibilities will include: supporting the development of interconnection and energy supply agreements, monitoring progress towards key development milestones, developing processes and building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external partners. You will work with our Energy Managers and be expected to think critically about Meta's data center energy infrastructure.

Required Skills:

• Support the creation and execution of overarching and site-specific energy infrastructure strategies for Meta's data centers
• Establish and communicate energy requirements to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead negotiations for energy infrastructure agreements that align with Meta's project and company requirements and policies, and present recommendations to leadership for approval
• Manage project due diligence, site development, construction, commercial agreements and operational processes for energy related matters
• Lead communication and deliverables between utility partners, internal stakeholders, and consultants with a high degree of autonomy
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners including site selection, strategic engineering, data center design, construction, facility operations, legal, and finance
• Identify and drive process improvements to optimize project delivery, resulting in significant time and cost savings
• Lead and manage various ad-hoc energy initiatives for Meta and its energy program, driving successful outcomes and delivering value to the organization
• Autonomously navigate ambiguity in the data center development process while continuing to drive projects forward

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental, or energy related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant work experience with a utility, energy project developer, design/consulting firm, construction firm or energy intensive consumer
• Working knowledge of transmission, distribution and utility interconnection processes and electrical infrastructure
• Experience with project development and management for complex, large-scale projects
• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Communications skills, and experience developing and maintaining partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint and/or Keynote skills
• Domestic travel (up to 25%)

Public Compensation: $152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.