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 an External Affairs Regional Manager - Texas to help lead economic development, government affairs, public policy, and community relations within Rowan’s Texas data center project portfolio. This role is a critical part of the team that works with project leadership and subject matter expert teams from across the business to protect and expand Rowan’s portfolio in this region.
This role will help to bring into fruition Rowan’s portfolio of projects by ensuring the government and community landscape is favorable to our company’s operations. The External Affairs Regional Manager - Texas will also help to protect existing investments by tracking legislation and local policy changes that may impact our operations. The role will act as a face of the company in communities where we are making investments throughout the region.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully working in public policy/government affairs/economic development 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: Ability to travel up to (30%) to project sites and/or for company gatherings
Location: A preference for candidates located in the Austin area
Compensation: $150K - $175K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Engage with government representatives, community organizations, residents, and other local stakeholders about Rowan's projects
Track state/local legislation, regulatory proceedings, and project entitlements and advocate on these items as necessary
Form coalitions with interested individuals and organizations to support/oppose state legislation, local policy issues, and more
Support drafting and managing the execution of strategic plans for political and community engagement in key markets across the region
Represent Rowan at various public events and effectively communicate the benefits of Rowan project investments to external key stakeholders, including AHJs, economic development partners, elected officials, and the community at large
Support the identification of new site development opportunities within the local market
Support the drafting of communications content to broaden and amplify messaging about our community, economic, and environmental benefits in public settings, including project pitches, AHJ presentations, customer meetings, etc
Identify and track pertinent legislation and local policy proposals that may have business implications on Rowan’s operations
Support the negotiation, execution and implementation of economic development agreements with community partners
Education, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of public policy experience within government and/or relevant nonprofits, economic development organizations, public interest groups, business, campaigns or industry associations
Skilled at persuasively and diplomatically advocating policy positions publicly before key stakeholders
Demonstrated track record of success in developing strong partnerships with AHJs, economic development organizations, state and local government, and other key stakeholder
Public policy/government affairs experience
Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
Knowledge of policy impacting data center industry preferred
Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 5+ years of public policy experience in government, nonprofits, economic development, public interest groups, business, campaigns, or industry associations
- Experience in public policy or government affairs
- Ability to advocate policy positions publicly and diplomatically before key stakeholders
- Demonstrated success developing partnerships with authorities having jurisdiction, economic development organizations, and state and local governments
- Experience communicating with senior leaders and executives
- Experience drafting strategic communications and supporting public relations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment
- Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of policy affecting the data center industry
- Experience with legislative tracking for targeted industries
- Preference for candidates located in the Austin area
What We Do
Rowan Digital Infrastructure redefines data center delivery, focusing on speed, intelligence, scale, sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. They partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure.
