--- title: 'Senior Manager, External Affairs at Rowan Digital Infrastructure' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-external-affairs-rowan-digital-infrastructure-austin-9yt38dsjk0eb' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Senior Manager, External Affairs at Rowan Digital Infrastructure - **Company:** Rowan Digital Infrastructure - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/rowan/c71c4407-8c0a-4a5b-ac21-4fa09abed58e ## Job description 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. ## About Rowan Digital Infrastructure ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Rowan Digital Infrastructure develops sustainable hyperscale data center campuses for cloud and AI workloads, delivering powered, permitted, build-to-suit capacity with speed and community trust. - **Entity Type**: Private (currently backed by Blackstone, multiple debt rounds) - **Headquarters**: Denver, Colorado, United States ([rowan.digital](https://rowan.digital/)) - **Founded**: 2020 ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rowandigital)) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed; leadership team includes CEO (name not specified on site), Chief Data Center Officer Charley Daitch, CFO, COO, etc. ([rowan.digital/about](https://rowan.digital/about/)) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Digital Infrastructure / Hyperscale Data Center Development - **Target customers**: Hyperscale cloud providers and AI/ML companies (B2B, Enterprise) - **Mission / purpose**: “Raising the standard for digital infrastructure” — building responsibly with a deep commitment to communities, customers, and the environment. ([rowan.digital](https://rowan.digital/)) ## Products & Services - **Hyperscale Data Center Campuses**: End-to-end development of powered, permitted, build-to-suit campuses. Key projects include: - **Bauxite (Maryland)**: 630 MW flagship campus across three phases, in one of the most constrained power markets in the U.S. ([rowan.digital/portfolio](https://rowan.digital/portfolio/)) - **Temple (Texas)**: 300 MW campus with a minimum $700M investment, under development ([rowan.digital/portfolio](https://rowan.digital/portfolio/)) - **Cinco (Texas)**: 300 MW campus demonstrating scale, speed, and sustainability ([rowan.digital/portfolio](https://rowan.digital/portfolio/)) - **Percheron (Oregon)**: 300 MW campus on 400 acres, targeting completion in 2027 ([rowan.digital/portfolio](https://rowan.digital/portfolio/)) - **Service type**: Development, design, construction, and delivery of data center infrastructure (not a colocation provider — they build for hyperscale tenants). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Approximately **$2.175B** as of April 2026, including: - Private Equity Round (Apr 2026): led by **Blackstone Group** (amount not specified) - Debt Financing (Mar 2025): **$1.2B** - Debt Financing (Jan 2025): **$975M** - In May 2026, Rowan closed **$3B in green financing** for a turnkey hyperscale campus in Texas ([rowan.digital](https://rowan.digital/) – press release noted) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Blackstone Group; debt partners not named but inferred large institutional lenders - **Growth Signals**: - Pipeline of **1.6 GW operational / 6 GW under contract** across key U.S. markets ([rowan.digital](https://rowan.digital/)) - Employee headcount: **133** (as of mid-2026), growing **11.9% month-over-month** ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rowandigital)) - **41 active job postings** (as of mid-2026) with significant hiring in project management, energy strategy, regulatory affairs, and site development ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep hyperscale experience**: Leadership team with **300+ years of combined hyperscale and data center expertise** ([rowan.digital/about](https://rowan.digital/about/)) - **Speed and reliability**: Focus on de-risking and accelerating delivery in power-constrained markets through disciplined planning and deep technical knowledge - **Sustainability focus**: “Responsible by Design” — lower-carbon materials, smarter energy/water strategies, construction waste recycling, community partnerships. All campuses are developed with elevated ESG standards. - **Proven scale**: Multiple large campuses (Bauxite at 630 MW, Temple/Cinco/Percheron at 300 MW each) demonstrate ability to execute at hyperscale ## Strategic Focus - **Growth in constrained power markets** – expanding in Maryland, Texas, Oregon, and other high-demand regions - **Green financing and sustainability** – aligning with customer ESG goals through lower-carbon infrastructure and community investment - **Talent expansion** – hiring aggressively across engineering, project delivery, energy strategy, and corporate functions to support a growing pipeline of >6 GW ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful work**: “People choose Rowan because they want their work to matter.” The company focuses on building critical infrastructure for AI and cloud computing with a responsible, community-first ethos ([rowan.digital/careers](https://rowan.digital/careers/)) - **Leadership and expertise**: Work alongside a team of hyperscale veterans who have solved real development challenges at scale - **Culture**: Emphasis on foresight, agility, discipline, and execution — a high-performance environment with a collaborative, mission-driven feel - **Work location & policy**: Headquarters in Denver, CO. Many leaders are based in Denver. Roles span across project sites (Maryland, Texas, Oregon). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated, but likely hybrid for corporate roles and on-site for project delivery - **Notable perks**: Not detailed, but the company invests in community partnerships and sustainable practices — likely reflected in employee initiatives. Rapid growth creates clear career advancement opportunities - **Open roles** (sample from careers page): Environmental Senior Manager, Manager Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Senior Manager Energy Strategy, Senior Treasury Analyst, Director Site Development, etc. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/rowandigital)) ## Sources 1. [rowan.digital](https://rowan.digital/) 2. [rowan.digital/about](https://rowan.digital/about/) 3. [rowan.digital/careers](https://rowan.digital/careers/) 4. [rowan.digital/portfolio](https://rowan.digital/portfolio/) 5. 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