People Business Partner, Senior Manager (Construction)

The posting, as Rowan Digital Infrastructure wrote it

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager, People Business Partner to join the PBP pillar and partner closely with leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, team performance, and talent outcomes. This role will report to the Director, PBP and play a critical part in scaling our business by aligning people strategy with business priorities.

As a trusted advisor to leaders, the Senior Manager, PBP will operate at both a strategic and executional level—supporting org design, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning, while reinforcing a high-performance, principles-aligned culture.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (20%) to company location or for meetings

Location: Denver, CO (3-day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $125k - $150k (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with senior leaders to translate business needs into scalable people solutions, aligned with Rowan’s business goals and operational priorities
• Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships across the business, acting as a coach, advisor and thought partner on complex organizational and people challenges.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, team structure, and workforce planning

Performance Management & Talent Strategy

• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews
• Support talent planning, succession planning, and development of high-potential employees
• Partner with leaders to address performance gaps and elevate team effectiveness

Manager Enablement

• Coach and advise managers on:
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Feedback and development
• Team engagement
• Build manager capability and reinforce leadership expectations

Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for employee r

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• Familiarity with HR systems and people analytics tools (e.g. HiBob, Ashby).

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, this role will

• Ensure leaders are effectively supported and equipped to lead high-performing teams
• Organizational structures are clear, scalable, and aligned to business needs
• Performance management is consistent, effective, and drives results
• Employee relations issues are handled proactively and appropriately
• Strong cross-functional alignment across People pillars
• Engagement and retention of top talent are improving

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan
• Relocating for this role? We offer relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis to help make your transition smooth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.