Hybrid Energy Infrastructure Lead, EMEA presso Ada Infrastructure
Ada Infrastructure · London, Regno Unito · Hybrid
- Professional
- Ufficio in London
Key Responsibilities
Global Energy Strategy Development
- Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals
- Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions
- Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on data center operations
Team Leadership and Management
- Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
- Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in team performance
End-to-End Power Project Management
- Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations
- Develop and implement standardized processes for power infrastructure development across all regions
- Oversee budget allocation and financial performance of power-related projects
Sustainability Leadership
- Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy-related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all data center operations
- Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable data center practices
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives
- Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify risks and opportunities (use “prospects” instead)
- Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities
- Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
Innovation and Technology Adoption
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies to improve efficiency and reliability
- Develop partnerships with energy technology providers and research institutions
- Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions in data center environments
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio
- Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms
- Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high-performing global teams
- Excellent financial acumen, including experience with budget management and financial modeling
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
- Familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements
- Willingness to travel globally as needed