Senior Manager- Origination and Development

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Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed human connection is valued and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and work across teams influence key decisions and help shape the path forward. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

TheSenior Manager Origination &Structuringwill play a pivotalrolesecuring grid access for Equinixs 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 Senior Manager will lead effortsinWestern European markets (UK Netherlands France Germany)withprogression intoadditionalmarkets within EMEA region in time.

Responsibilities

• Power origination:Identifypower development opportunities withinregionsthat meet DC build timelines and 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 negotiation of structured energy contracts ensuringtimely reliable and cost-effective power supply for Equinixs 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 companys 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 solutionsand orgrid services

• Power Availability Strategy:Assistin 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 marketsregulatory changesidentifyingtrends and opportunities that inform the companys long-term power strategiesin close coordination with Regional and Global Public Policy teams

• Technical Leadership:Provideexpert guidance onpowerregional power strategy includingorigination utilities/IPPmanagement& regulatory changesensuring that the companys power infrastructure isdelivered on time reliably and aligned with industry best practices

• Project Oversight:Contributetopower strategyfor newand existingdevelopments 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:Identifyand mitigate risks associated with power procurement utility connections and IPP agreements ensuring the companys 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:Bachelors degree in EngineeringEnergy ManagementBusiness ora relatedfield. Advanced degree or certifications in energy management or project management -worldexperience in wholesale or retail power markets will also be considered

• Technical Expertise:Extensive knowledge ofexisting and emergingenergy systems utility connections IPP agreements andEUenergy markets with the ability to apply thisexpertisein a strategic context

• Project Management:Proventrack recordmanaging large-scale projectsfrominceptionto 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 theEU energy and digital-infrastructure regulationspermittingframeworks and transmission planningpolicies

• Language Englishprimary withGermanSpanish or French language skillsanadditionalplus

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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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Senior Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1