Senior Manager, Datacenter Innovation

• Ideate, identify, collect, and track new innovations through participating in industry events, site visits, engaging with SB Energy colleagues, leveraging network connections, self-guided research, and so on.
• Evaluate new technologies (hardware and software), execution methods, internal processes, finance and business model innovations. Perform comprehensive analysis of technical, financial, risk, and other business perspectives to inform go/no-go decisions.
• Convene internal and external (e.g., vendors, suppliers, entrepreneurs) stakeholder meetings to brainstorm ideas, evaluate ideas with appropriate experts and stakeholders, coordinate and report out on progress innovation initiatives, and drive a culture of innovation in the company.
• Lead new product introduction of innovative technologies as described above.
• Collaborate across the multiple business units in SB Energy.
• Prepare and give presentations to various Innovation stakeholders, including executives at SB Energy.
• Increase the awareness and reputation of SB Energy and Innovation efforts in the industry. For examples, publish whitepapers, present at conferences, and/or generate content for internal and external marketing.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• The position requires up to 25% domestic travel.

• Minimum eight (8) years’ professional experience in commercializing new products. Direct experience with datacenters or similar mission-critical infrastructure is strongly desired.
• B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited University or other technical degree. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Direct experience developing, demonstrating, and deploying hardware and software technologies.

with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems is a plus.

• Demonstrated strong engineering, commercialization, communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and contextualize highly-technical concepts, then effectively distill into easily understandable and actionable takeaways, especially to an executive audience.
• Demonstrated ability to quantify the value of new technologies / opportunities and prioritize focus accordingly.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize efforts and drive towards completion.
• Ok with ambiguity. Takes ownership.

Strong preference for Denver, CO or San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

Remote possible for the right candidate.

Base $160,000 - $190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline.

We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our team.

In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind.

Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible.

We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more.

For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training.

When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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