Chief of Staff

Role Summary

Rowan is seeking a high-impact senior individual contributor that will work closely with our leadership team to stay focused, aligned, and ahead of the market as we scale. Reporting directly to the CEO, this Sr. Principal-level role will serve as a trusted partner to the executive team, translating strategic priorities into clear decisions, accountable ownership, and disciplined follow-through.

You will work closely with the CEO and C-suite to frame new opportunities, build and test business cases, strengthen cross-functional capabilities, and transition initiatives to long-term owners. This role operates across the full scope of the business, moving fluidly between technical, commercial, financial, and strategic conversations.

The ideal candidate brings structure to ambiguity, earns trust quickly, and creates momentum across a wide range of stakeholders - from engineers and power market experts to board members and capital markets leaders. This person will be a sharp strategic thinker, strong operator, and credible cross-functional partner who helps Rowan move faster without losing focus.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% within the US for site visits and cross functional meetings.

Location: Denver, CO (4-day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation

$210K - $255K (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Keep executive leadership focused on the highest-value decisions by structuring key forums, clarifying tradeoffs, and ensuring clear ownership, timing, and success measures
• Strengthen CEO and Board decision-making by distilling complex approvals into the few variables that matter most, with clear business context and risk/reward framing
• Incubate and pressure-test strategic initiatives by building business cases, aligning stakeholders, identifying no-go decisions early, and transitioning viable work to functional owners
• Increase execution visibility by tracking commitments, surfacing stalled work, naming constraints clearly, and escalating issues early to keep the business moving
• Shape company narrative and message discipline by creating clear, consistent communication that helps strategy and culture scale beyond the executive room
• Drive first-year impact by improving execution velocity, streamlining CEO/Board and cross-functional workflows and clarifying ownership

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure development, energy, project finance, or a related field, with the judgment to navigate complex business decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree preferred
• Experience working with utilities, banks, and/or hyperscale customers, with a strong understanding of how they think, operate, and make investment decisions
• Ability to build, communicate, and defend a clear point of view under pressure, including when the right recommendation is “no.”
• Comfort giving direct, timely feedback to the CEO and C-suite with clarity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Proven ability to influence without formal authority by building trust, exercising good judgment, and helping others succeed
• Motivation to build businesses, drive outcomes through others, and create leverage across an organization
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and solve complex, multi-variable problems quickly with imperfect information
• Management consulting or Chief of Staff experience is a plus

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.

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Pay and benefits

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