Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, Manager

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

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Manager - Maryland to support the company’s Maryland regulatory, legislative, and stakeholder engagement activities. This position is a critical part of the team that works with leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan’s portfolio in Maryland.

Working closely with Rowan's Director, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy, the Manager will help to bring into fruition Rowan’s portfolio of projects by ensuring the regulatory landscape is favorable to our company’s operations. This position will also help to protect existing investments by tracking pertinent legislation and rulemaking that may impact our operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs settings. The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking and negotiation skills, organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Travel: Up to 25% for meetings, company gatherings or to project sites.

Location: Annapolis, Maryland (preferred) or Baltimore/Maryland (remote)

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Represent Rowan at various policy stakeholder meetings, events, and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including the Governor’s Office, state agencies, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large.
• Drive strategic engagement with trade associations (e.g., DCC), manage consultants and other relevant third parties as needed to meet Rowan objectives
• Identify and track pertinent legislation and policy proposals that may have b

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• Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives at all levels of the organization
• Deep experience leading advocacy on evolving policy impacting data center/energy industry preferred
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for energy and environmental policy
• Experience managing relationships across federal, regional, and state regulators and understand the nuance of stakeholder engagement strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

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.