Energy Infrastructure Program Manager

Position Summary
The Energy Infrastructure Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, permitting, and execution of critical power infrastructure that supports Edged's data center developments across North America, including utility substations, behind-the-meter generation, and related energy systems.
The role serves as the primary owner for energy infrastructure delivery while providing secondary support for data center design coordination to ensure alignment between utility requirements, campus infrastructure, and project execution.
Working closely with Development, Energy Strategy, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and external partners, this position drives project readiness, manages delivery risks, and supports seamless transitions from early site diligence through energization and operational turnover.
Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, permitting, and execution of utility substations, behind-the-meter generation, and critical energy infrastructure across multiple projects.
Manage utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers from development through commissioning and energization.
Partner with Development and Energy Strategy teams to transition projects from utility negotiations and site diligence into execution.
Provide secondary support for data center design coordination, ensuring alignment between energy infrastructure, customer requirements, and campus design milestones.
Coordinate with Design, Construction, Procurement, and Development teams to establish project scope, budgets, schedules, and execution plans.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, manage critical path activities, and proactively mitigate project risks.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, change management, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead stakeholder coordination across internal teams, utilities, EPC partners, consultants, and external agencies.
Lead coordination of environmental, air, and utility permitting activities required for energy infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with development schedules and regulatory requirements.
Oversee coordination of MV infrastructure, utility tie-ins, fuel systems, and other critical power infrastructure.
Support commissioning, integrated systems testing, and energization activities with Commissioning teams, utilities, and EPC partners.
Partner with Operations during turnover activities, providing technical support, documentation, and training to ensure a seamless transition to long-term ownership.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and key industry partners.

Preferred Experience

Experience delivering utility substations, behind-the-meter generation, or large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of utility interconnections, power generation systems, and medium- and high-voltage infrastructure.
Experience with environmental and air permitting processes for power generation, energy infrastructure, or large industrial developments.
Experience managing large capital projects, including budgets, schedules, cost forecasting, and risk management.
Experience with EPC delivery models, commissioning, and operational turnover of critical infrastructure assets.
Familiarity with data center development, design coordination, and mission-critical environments.
Experience developing integrated project schedules and managing critical path activities.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders across complex programs.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support executive decision-making.