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Job Summary
TheSenior Manager, Origination &Structuringwill play a pivotalrolesecuring grid access for Equinix's strategic markets. This role requiresdeepunderstanding of energy markets, engagement with utility and IPP partners, contract negotiation, large load grid connections, and understanding of energy policy changes. The Senior Manager will lead effortsinWestern European markets (UK, Netherlands, France, Germany)with progression intoadditionalmarkets within EMEA region in time.
Responsibilities
* Power origination: Identifypower development opportunities withinregionsthat meet DC build timelines and strategy. Source energy from developers, utilities, IPPs, onsitegenerationor hybrid approaches
* Energy contract negotiation: Lead commercial structuring and negotiation with utilities and IPPs includingcarbon-freephysical or virtual PPAs and Energy or Retail Supply Agreements
* Utilityand IPPRelationship Management: Own relationship with current andpotentialutilityand IPPpartners. Oversee negotiation of structured energy contracts ensuring timely, reliable, and cost-effective power supply for Equinix's global operations
* IPP Agreement Oversight: In coordination with Energy operations, manage and oversee agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), ensuring that contracts align with the company's energy procurement goals and compliance requirements
* On Site Power Generation & Storage: In coordination with Global Design and Construction, evaluate OSPG and storage options for long term power needs, bridging solutions,and orgrid services
* Power Availability Strategy: Assist in the development and execution of strategies to ensure continuous and reliable power availability across all Equinix facilities, considering both current needs and future growth
* Market Analysis and Strategy: Monitor and analyze energy markets, regulatory changes, identifyingtrends and opportunities that inform the company's long-term power strategiesin close coordination with Regional and Global Public Policy teams
* Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance on powerregional power strategy, includingorigination, utilities/IPP management, & regulatory changes, ensuring that the company's power infrastructure isdelivered on time, reliably, and aligned with industry best practices
* Project Oversight: Contribute to power strategy for newand existing developments from origination throughenergization and ongoing relationships with power providers
* Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the legal team to navigate the complexities of utility agreements and IPP contracts, ensuring all contracts are compliant with local regulations and company policies
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with power procurement, utility connections, and IPP agreements, ensuring the company's energy needs are met without compromising on quality or cost-effectiveness
Qualifications
* Experience: Proven years ofexperienceenergy, utilities, or infrastructure sector with a strong focus on origination, development, and regulatory functions
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Business, or a related field. Advanced degree or certifications in energy management or project management preferred. Applicablereal-worldexperience in wholesale or retail power markets will also be considered
* Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of existing and emerging energy systems, utility connections, IPP agreements, and EUenergy markets, with the ability to apply thisexpertisein a strategic context
* Project Management: Proventrack recordmanaging large-scale projectsfrominception to operations, ideally in energy or data center development
* Contracting experience: Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of utility agreements, IPP contracts, and energy procurement
* EnergyMarket Insight: Deep familiarity with the EU energy and digital-infrastructure regulations, permittingframeworks, and transmission planningpolicies
* Language -Englishprimary with German, Spanish, or French language skillsas an additional plus
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
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