Team lead, Data Centers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of experience leading negotiations and business development.
• Experience leading regulatory, public affairs or policy development programs in the energy industry.
• Experience managing relationships and leading critical negotiations for infrastructure projects.

Nice to haves:

• Experience working on clean energy policy and regulatory subject matter within Europe, especially relating to grid operators, tariff design and analysis, and related topics.
• Experience with energy players, grid operators, national regulators, and other entities.
• Knowledge of key stakeholders, issues, and market trends within EMEA.
• Ability to grow in environments with ambiguity, robust executive presence, and build relationships.
• Ability to lead teams with conflicting priorities and high pressure.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with a creative approach to solve nebulous multi-stakeholder challenges.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of Energy Strategic Negotiators, directing high-impact priorities and campaigns to reform energy policy and market regulations across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
• Manage strategic evaluations of risk/opportunities for Google’s EMEA energy portfolio and oversee all energy regulatory interventions and policy advocacy at local, national, and EU level to secure data center capacity, support 24/7 carbon-free electricity goals, and mitigate risks to operational costs.
• Direct the development and implementation of market solutions for electricity supply, including the design of regulatory engagement strategies and implementation tactics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to align and collaborate on the deployment of specific programs and campaigns, and develop and communicate Google's energy positions.
• Manage advocacy efforts and develop our long-term outlook for EMEA energy markets and power grids.

Perks and benefits:

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