Director, Commercial Operations

The Director, Commercial Operations will be the operational backbone of Crusoe's Energy Development Group. This person owns the analytical frameworks, pipeline processes, and team capabilities that allow Crusoe to evaluate and advance land and power opportunities at speed and at scale. From complex financial modeling and market analysis to pipeline integrity and board-level reporting, this role ensures the BD team operates with precision and strategic clarity.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

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 (estimated <20%)

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