Description
Energy Projects Manager u2013 EMEA Infrastructure Energy Team (Senior Level)
The Infrastructure Energy Team (for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is looking for a results-oriented individual to join in the role of Energy Projects Manager. This role owns the origination
and securing of utility-scale power for AWSu2019s data centres in a number of AWSu2019s core regions; providing energy expertise to Site Acquisition; developing strategies that accelerate utility power and optimise total cost of ownership; owning AWS’s relationship with utilities; developing and implementing compliance strategies for emerging utility regulations (e.g., use-it-or-lose-it, grid codes) across northern Europe; and partnering with Public Policy to position AWS as a trusted utility and policymaker partner while advancing connection reforms critical for business growth.
The position can be based in Dublin or London. Regular travel (10u201320%) will be required throughout Europe.
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.
Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
– Develop and implement strategies that enable the origination and securing of scalable power opportunities
– Complete power due diligence on in-market opportunities
– Develop strategies that accelerate utility power and optimize total cost of ownership
– Develop strategies to maintain compliance with changing utility regulations e.g. use-it-or-lose-it, grid codes
– Collaborate with other departments (e.g. Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Public Policy) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives
– Develop and maintain strategic relationships with utilities
– Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify energy related risks and opportunities and develop strategies to capitalize on the opportunities and to mitigate the risks
– Collaborate with Public Policy to advocate for connection reforms that enable broader AWS strategies and objectives
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, weu2019re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain u2014 and weu2019re looking for talented people who want to help.
Youu2019ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. Youu2019ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youu2019ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
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Basic Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business or related field
– 8+ years professional experience within the energy sector with extensive experience working with utilities
– Expertise in power grids with strong knowledge of grid codes and connection policies at national or EU level
– Advanced project management and stakeholder management skills
– Ability to think strategically and drive tactical execution of contracts / projects
– Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
– Masteru2019s Degree
– Experience originating and securing utility power
– Experience designing / delivering HV / MV electrical infrastructure
– Experience of IT infrastructure, data centres and cloud services
– Ability to converse in German, French, Swedish or Italian
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