Strategic Power Manager DACH

Your Role

As a Strategic Power Manager (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the strategic planning and sourcing of grid connections across the DACH region, working with grid operators and utility providers. You will collaborate with the DACH sub-regional management to align power demand with supply. Ensuring compliance with all grid and power-related activities is a key aspect of the role.

You will be consulted during the construction of grid connectivity components (such as substations and cabling) and will oversee the smooth transition from construction to operations. During operations, you will serve as the business relationship manager with grid operators and utility providers and act as an interface with relevant authorities.

Your Profile

• Experience in the energy sector, data centers, or other energy-intensive industries, with a focus on planning, securing, and delivering energy supply
• Expertise in engineering grid infrastructure and understanding general construction processes
• Proven experience in relationship management with public authorities and, ideally, grid suppliers
• Proficient in gathering requirements and preparing business cases
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Experienced in delivering infrastructure projects, managing deliverables, teams, risks, budgets, and timelines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work effectively 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!