Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager / Director – Operations to help lead our internal operations team and manage the third-party operations and maintenance (O&M) service providers responsible for running our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar plants across the United States.

This role is accountable for portfolio performance, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe, reliable operations, improve generation, manage budgets, and strengthen long-term asset value.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead portfolio performance. Set priorities for generation, availability, reliability, and profitability, and turn performance data into practical improvements.

Lead the operations team and oversee O&M providers. Manage and develop members of the internal Operations team, and hold third-party O&M service providers accountable for safe, reliable plant operations, preventive maintenance, service quality, and contractual performance.

Own budgets and planning. Manage operating budgets, forecasts, and long-term plans. Evaluate capital improvements and identify opportunities to improve performance and control costs.

Manage contracts and relationships. Oversee key service, interconnection, and warranty agreements. Work with contractors, equipment manufacturers, and utilities to meet commitments and resolve issues.

Drive problem-solving. Coordinate technical teams to address equipment and performance issues, resolve warranty claims, and manage additional service needs.

Keep stakeholders informed. Deliver clear operational reporting, highlight risks and opportunities, and coordinate with leadership, investors, lenders, and other partners.

Support portfolio growth. Partner with finance and accounting on financial objectives and support acquisitions, divestments, and refinancing activities.

Guide assets into operations. Coordinate project handovers, close outstanding construction items, and help develop internal maintenance capabilities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related quantitative discipline; military experience preferred.

Proven track record of identifying problems, developing clear action plans, and driving timely results by holding teams and service providers accountable for execution.

Knowledge of power markets, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, regulations, and industry practices.

Strong commercial judgment, communication, and organizational skills, with experience leading internal teams and managing third-party O&M providers.