Manager, Data Center Energy & Power Strategy EMEA

Manager, Data Center Energy & Power Strategy EMEA Overview

This position involves leading the energy and power strategy for data center assets across the EMEA region, focusing on ensuring a reliable and sustainable power supply. The role encompasses various responsibilities, including utility and grid due diligence, energy supply management, power procurement, and renewable energy strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end energy and power strategy for a portfolio of data center assets in the EMEA region, ensuring a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power supply.
• Conduct utility and grid due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion in EMEA markets, evaluating grid capacity and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage energy supply planning throughout the entire lifecycle of data centers, including reservation, interconnection, permitting, and operational stability.
• Develop and implement electricity procurement strategies, including negotiating long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with utilities and renewable energy providers.
• Create and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
• Perform ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments, monitoring shifts that impact grid access and renewable mandates.
• Drive energy cost optimization initiatives, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities, while supporting financial modeling for energy-related capital and operational expenditures.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with a strong background in power and utility systems.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in EMEA energy markets, including understanding grid capacity constraints and electricity market structures.
• Experience in supporting or leading data center power strategy, including both greenfield and brownfield site development.
• Strong knowledge of the commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and tariff structures.
• Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and decarbonization pathways in Europe.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as necessary.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Engagement with diverse teams that foster creativity and collaboration.
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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