Director, Commercial Operations

What You'll Be Working On

• Overseeing a team of Energy Development Analysts, setting the standard for analytical rigor, process discipline, and professional growth
• Owning the development and refinement of economic models that underpin power origination and data center site pricing decisions
• Driving continuous improvement of due diligence workflows, pipeline management processes, and reporting mechanisms across the Energy Development team
• Overseeing the integrity and accuracy of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring leadership has a reliable, real-time view of the project portfolio
• Supervising the creation of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and executive communications that translate analytical complexity into clear strategic recommendations
• Tracking and synthesizing hyperscaler activity, regulatory developments, and domestic energy infrastructure trends to surface actionable intelligence for the team
• Supporting cross-functional collaboration between Energy Development and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams to move projects efficiently through the development pipeline

Core Responsibilities

Lead and enable the Energy Development Analyst team

• Support, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Provide hands-on guidance on financial modeling, market analysis, and project evaluation

Drive analytical quality and strategic relevance

• Oversee the development of detailed economic models for new large-scale land and power opportunities and data center site power pricing
• Ensure analyses of energy development potential and economics are accurate, rigorous, and decision-ready
• Guide the team in leveraging internal data analytics tools and external market intelligence to identify and vet opportunities

Own pipeline management and process improvement

• Drive continuous improvement of business operations processes within the Energy Development team, including project management, due diligence workflows, and reporting mechanisms
• Maintain the integrity of Crusoe's data center opportunity pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
• Develop and implement best practices for tracking key pipeline metrics and project statuses

Deliver executive-ready reporting and communications

• Supervise the creation and delivery of board-level presentations, project approval materials, and ad hoc reports for senior management
• Ensure all communications clearly articulate analytical findings, strategic implications, and support for business decisions

Support cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Facilitate effective communication between the Energy Development team and the Real Estate, Finance, Cloud, Energy Innovation, Design / Engineering, Pre-Construction, and Construction teams
• Support the team in communications with external stakeholders including developers, IPPs, and potential partners

Monitor market and regulatory intelligence

• Oversee tracking and analysis of hyperscaler and co-located data center activity, regulatory changes in the energy sector, and domestic energy infrastructure investments
• Ensure the team synthesizes this information to identify potential impacts and opportunities for Crusoe

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience in consulting, project finance, investment banking, private equity, energy development, or business operations, with significant focus on the energy sector (renewables, conventional power, or oil & gas)
• 3+ years of experience in a managerial or team leadership role, with a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop direct reports
• Deep understanding of energy markets, project economics, and financial modeling
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with pipeline management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex analytical and commercial content into clear, executive-ready recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve operational processes in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Preferred

• MBA or relevant advanced degree
• Experience with data center infrastructure, HPC, or large-scale power-consuming industries
• Familiarity with power purchase agreements, offtake structures, and the commercial frameworks that govern energy project development
• Experience with or strong aptitude for leveraging AI-based tools to drive analytical efficiency and output quality
• Ability to travel domestically as required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages (Restricted Stock Units)
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range: Up to $180,000 - $220,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.