Manager Capacity Planning & Energy Optimisation (f/m/d)

Your Role

As the Capacity Planning & Energy Optimisation Manager (f/m/d), you will oversee the energy provision and capacity management for Digital Realty data centers, ensuring safe operations, optimal energy usage, and cost efficiency. Responsibilities include substation planning, energy distribution systems, energy optimization, and compliance with local regulations (e.g., EnEffG in Germany). You will also review and approve changes to live Data Centers energy systems.

You will lead the Capacity & Energy team to handle capacity requests (space, power, cooling) for new customer contracts and provide guidance on energy consumption budgeting and forecasting to the DACH Finance team. Collaboration with various departments, including Operations, Design, Engineering, and Compliance, is key, as well as international coordination with EMEA Energy Management and external service providers.

Your Profile:

• Expertise in data center infrastructure (power, cooling, cabling, server/storage)
• Experience with large-scale technical systems, preferably in DC technology
• Knowledge of electric utilities, energy data analysis, and electric tariffs
• Skills in Big Data Analytics, AI modeling, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis experience
• Leadership experience in matrix organizations and team development
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment
• Fluent in German and English

Benefits 

• Open door culture with short communications paths and flat hierarchies
• Personalized onboarding plan (buddy system), education programs
• Personal development options in a fast-growing environment
• Extensive social benefits (Flexible working hours, digital meal vouchers, bike leasing, pension plan, etc.)
• Many extras like free drinks, fresh fruit, or cool team events

A bit about us 

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents. We've 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day. 

What we can offer you 

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver top-notch procurement strategies? If so, apply now to join our team!