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Senior Lead, Energy Market Development, Data Centers

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Google

Senior Lead, Energy Market Development, Data Centers

London, United Kingdom

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 6 years of experience leading energy transaction structuring and negotiations, utility procurement, energy project development or finance/consulting roles.
  • Experience in European power markets (e.g., wholesale and retail) or and carbon-free energy technologies.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or related disciplines.
  • Experience structuring and negotiating 24/7 carbon-free-energy transactions.
  • Experience with off-grid solutions for electricity generation and supply (e.g., behind the meter, private wires, etc.).

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  • Experience with energy supply onsite generation solutions or carbon-free advanced technologies (long duration storage, carbon capture, hydrogen, geothermal, etc.).
  • Knowledge of European Transmission and Distribution Systems Operations (TSO/DSO), or energy market operations (imbalance, day ahead/real-time settlement, or renewable energy).

  • About the job

    As Google's products and services grow to serve our billions of users, the Strategic Negotiation team works behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future. It's a big job that involves everything from operating underwater cables to finding data center space. In this role you combine your deep market knowledge with tech industry savvy to find solutions that support Google's growth. You'll work with specific teams to oversee vendor and partner relationships. Your successful management skills have the potential to impact every part of the business and save Google millions of dollars in operating costs. You'll ensure that we receive contract compliance on our third-party agreements, while identifying the most cost-effective solutions for our needs. You'll take lead on special projects, manage vendors and present your recommendations to Google leadership.

    As a Senior Lead you will analyze and communicate trends, and evaluate supply, investment opportunities, and agreement structures. You'll work with project teams to support transactions, energy portfolio planning, and vendor and partner relationship management.

    Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead transaction negotiations and structuring for energy supply, power infrastructure, and other data center energy agreements, including power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, interconnection agreements, partnerships, etc.
    • Help set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, including renewable and carbon-free energy procurement in support of Google's clean energy goals.
    • Perform analyses (agreement structuring, power market analysis, financial forecasting), and develop salient recommendations based on modeling.
    • Interface with a variety of Deal team members (negotiators, portfolio managers, analytics experts) and cross-company partner teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, Accounting, etc.).
    • Develop and lead agreement approvals, investment memos, and other transaction related materials with senior executives and partner teams.

    Client-provided location(s): London, UK
    Job ID: Google-137517810887598790
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • HSA
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Parental Benefits

      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
      • Fertility Benefits
      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • Pet-friendly Office
      • Snacks
      • Some Meals Provided
      • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
      • Volunteer Time Off
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Company Equity
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Internship Program
      • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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