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# Senior Data Center Acquisition & Energy Manager in , United States

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Tableau (Software)
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-data-center-acquisition-energy-manager-united-states-31795295

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with exceptional data center and energy due diligence and financial modeling skills. They are solution-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, possess strong communication and collaboration abilities, and stay ahead of industry trends and technology. Proven ability to support senior executives on strategic, high-visibility, and time-sensitive priorities., Strong understanding of data center markets, gas and grid energy markets, data center operators, site selection, lease structures, infrastructure delivery, and mission-critical environments.
Excellent ability to diligence power availability, interconnection queue position, substation proximity, and deliverability.
Experience working directly with executive leadership, Chiefs of Staff, business operations teams, or strategic program offices.
5-10+ years of experience in data center site selection, energy markets, infrastructure development, commercial real estate, or related fields.
Experience with energy procurement strategies (gas + grid) and power purchase agreement structures as applied to data center site selection
Familiarity with data center design standards, critical infrastructure requirements, and hyperscale construction processes that inform site suitability assessments
Conduct market scans, lead qualification, and preliminary assessments (power availability, site readiness, economics) during Prospecting and early Due Diligence., Data Center Acquisition, Energy Sourcing (gas + grid), Strategy, corporate development, investment banking,
Excellent analytical skills (Excel, Power BI/Tableau); ability to synthesize data into clear insights and visuals.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and presentation skills (PowerPoint mastery).
Familiarity with hyperscale ecosystem, power markets, or GPU/AI supply chain .
Academic Credentials

## Description

AMD's Corporate Development & Data Center Strategy organization is seeking an experienced data center + energy sourcing professional to lead due diligence and negotiation efforts with data center providers, neoclouds, CSPs, utility and gas companies and local jurisdictions to accelerate the development and deployment of AMD's AI growth strategy. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, growth, financial structuring, and external collaboration, shaping how AMD scales and expands its data center, cloud, AI, and enterprise ecosystems.
The Person, Significant experience leading complex data centers, energy, power, site selection, permitting, real estate, procurement, development, and commercial sourcing initiatives., Maintain the opportunity tracker/dashboard, update metrics (e.g., aging, conversion rates, No-Go dispositions), and generate weekly/phase reports.
Prepare supporting materials for gates (ROFR docs, Go/No-Go packages, Selection Criteria slides, site readiness filters).
Research off-takers, landlords/neoclouds, power timelines, and competitive landscapes; compile benchmarking data.
Assist with financial data gathering, advanced modeling support, and risk/opportunity summaries.
Track Readiness-phase progress (landlord updates, power-on forecasts) and organize data rooms/presentations.
Support ad-hoc analysis and deck creation for exec briefings.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed (25%+) to maintain partner relationships and manage project progress., Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or -based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to , ancestry, , marital status, medical condition, mental or physical , , , , political and/or third-party affiliation, , , , , military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.


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