Manager, Data Center Energy & Power Strategy - EMEA
Jun 19, 2026 London, United Kingdom
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Responsibilities
Role Overview
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end energy and power strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable power supply through utility engagement, market analysis, PPA structuring, and lifecycle energy optimization across greenfield and brownfield developments.
Responsibilities
- Utility & Grid Due Diligence - Lead utility, grid, and external power due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion across EMEA markets; evaluate grid capacity, interconnection feasibility, transmission constraints, and regulatory frameworks; assess long-term energy availability risks.
- Energy Supply & Lifecycle Power Management - Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle (reservation, interconnection, permitting, energization, commissioning, and operational stability); oversee load growth planning aligned with utility constraints.
- Power Procurement & PPA Strategy - Lead electricity procurement strategy including structured energy sourcing and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); negotiate with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy providers across EMEA.
- Renewable Energy & Carbon Strategy - Develop and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and ESG objectives; identify and structure renewable energy opportunities (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear-backed grids).
- Market, Policy & Regulatory Intelligence - Conduct ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; monitor energy policy shifts impacting grid access, renewable mandates, and carbon pricing.
- Energy Optimization & Cost Management - Drive lifecycle energy cost optimization, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities; support financial modeling for energy-related CapEx and OpEx planning.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with strong exposure to power and utility systems.
- 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience working within EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity constraints, interconnection processes, and electricity market structures (regulated vs deregulated).
- Experience supporting or leading data center power strategy, including power shell developments, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement (PPAs, tariffs, hedging structures).
- Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and grid decarbonization pathways in Europe.
- Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Exposure to key EMEA power markets such as the Nordics (Norway, Finland) or Iberia (Spain).
- Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and grid access.
- Strong stakeholder management experience with utilities, regulators, developers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to translate energy strategy into financial outcomes.
Role Overview
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end energy and power strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable power supply through utility engagement, market analysis, PPA structuring, and lifecycle energy optimization across greenfield and brownfield developments.
Responsibilities
- Utility & Grid Due Diligence - Lead utility, grid, and external power due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion across EMEA markets; evaluate grid capacity, interconnection feasibility, transmission constraints, and regulatory frameworks; assess long-term energy availability risks.
- Energy Supply & Lifecycle Power Management - Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle (reservation, interconnection, permitting, energization, commissioning, and operational stability); oversee load growth planning aligned with utility constraints.
- Power Procurement & PPA Strategy - Lead electricity procurement strategy including structured energy sourcing and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); negotiate with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy providers across EMEA.
- Renewable Energy & Carbon Strategy - Develop and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and ESG objectives; identify and structure renewable energy opportunities (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear-backed grids).
- Market, Policy & Regulatory Intelligence - Conduct ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; monitor energy policy shifts impacting grid access, renewable mandates, and carbon pricing.
- Energy Optimization & Cost Management - Drive lifecycle energy cost optimization, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities; support financial modeling for energy-related CapEx and OpEx planning.
Minimum Qualification(s)
- 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with strong exposure to power and utility systems.
- 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience working within EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity constraints, interconnection processes, and electricity market structures (regulated vs deregulated).
- Experience supporting or leading data center power strategy, including power shell developments, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement (PPAs, tariffs, hedging structures).
- Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and grid decarbonization pathways in Europe.
- Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Exposure to key EMEA power markets such as the Nordics (Norway, Finland) or Iberia (Spain).
- Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and grid access.
- Strong stakeholder management experience with utilities, regulators, developers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to translate energy strategy into financial outcomes.
Role Overview
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end energy and power strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable power supply through utility engagement, market analysis, PPA structuring, and lifecycle energy optimization across greenfield and brownfield developments.
Responsibilities
- Utility & Grid Due Diligence - Lead utility, grid, and external power due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion across EMEA markets; evaluate grid capacity, interconnection feasibility, transmission constraints, and regulatory frameworks; assess long-term energy availability risks.
- Energy Supply & Lifecycle Power Management - Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle (reservation, interconnection, permitting, energization, commissioning, and operational stability); oversee load growth planning aligned with utility constraints.
- Power Procurement & PPA Strategy - Lead electricity procurement strategy including structured energy sourcing and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); negotiate with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy providers across EMEA.
- Renewable Energy & Carbon Strategy - Develop and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and ESG objectives; identify and structure renewable energy opportunities (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear-backed grids).
- Market, Policy & Regulatory Intelligence - Conduct ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; monitor energy policy shifts impacting grid access, renewable mandates, and carbon pricing.
- Energy Optimization & Cost Management - Drive lifecycle energy cost optimization, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities; support financial modeling for energy-related CapEx and OpEx planning.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s)
- 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with strong exposure to power and utility systems.
- 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience working within EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity constraints, interconnection processes, and electricity market structures (regulated vs deregulated).
- Experience supporting or leading data center power strategy, including power shell developments, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement (PPAs, tariffs, hedging structures).
- Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and grid decarbonization pathways in Europe.
- Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Exposure to key EMEA power markets such as the Nordics (Norway, Finland) or Iberia (Spain).
- Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and grid access.
- Strong stakeholder management experience with utilities, regulators, developers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to translate energy strategy into financial outcomes.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesRole Overview
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end energy and power strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable power supply through utility engagement, market analysis, PPA structuring, and lifecycle energy optimization across greenfield and brownfield developments.
Responsibilities
- Utility & Grid Due Diligence - Lead utility, grid, and external power due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion across EMEA markets; evaluate grid capacity, interconnection feasibility, transmission constraints, and regulatory frameworks; assess long-term energy availability risks.
- Energy Supply & Lifecycle Power Management - Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle (reservation, interconnection, permitting, energization, commissioning, and operational stability); oversee load growth planning aligned with utility constraints.
- Power Procurement & PPA Strategy - Lead electricity procurement strategy including structured energy sourcing and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); negotiate with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy providers across EMEA.
- Renewable Energy & Carbon Strategy - Develop and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and ESG objectives; identify and structure renewable energy opportunities (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear-backed grids).
- Market, Policy & Regulatory Intelligence - Conduct ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; monitor energy policy shifts impacting grid access, renewable mandates, and carbon pricing.
- Energy Optimization & Cost Management - Drive lifecycle energy cost optimization, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities; support financial modeling for energy-related CapEx and OpEx planning.
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum Qualification(s)
- 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with strong exposure to power and utility systems.
- 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
- Proven experience working within EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity constraints, interconnection processes, and electricity market structures (regulated vs deregulated).
- Experience supporting or leading data center power strategy, including power shell developments, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement (PPAs, tariffs, hedging structures).
- Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and grid decarbonization pathways in Europe.
- Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Exposure to key EMEA power markets such as the Nordics (Norway, Finland) or Iberia (Spain).
- Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and grid access.
- Strong stakeholder management experience with utilities, regulators, developers, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to translate energy strategy into financial outcomes.
Additional Information
- Posted: Jun 19, 2026