Senior Manager – Data Center Regional Power Development

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You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

The Power Development Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the contractual, technical and strategic aspects of Equinix’s regional power strategy, focusing on utility relationship management, power deal origination, connection agreements, and large load regulatory changes. This role requires a deep understanding of energy systems and markets, utility management, and the regulatory framework governance. The Senior Manager will lead efforts within the southern region of AMER, including LATAM, to originate, secure and manage utility connections, oversee Independent Power Producer (IPP) agreements, evaluate on‑site power generation solutions, and contribute to the overall development of the company’s power availability strategy throughout the region.

• Power origination:
  Identify power development opportunities within the region that meet DC build timelines and strategy. Source energy from developers, utilities, IPPs, onsite generation or hybrid approaches.
• Utility Relationship Management:
  Own the relationship with current and potential utility partners. Understand the partner’s organization, energy programs, and lead regular leadership exchanges.
• Utility Connection Management:
  Oversee the management and negotiation of utility connection agreements, ensuring timely, reliable and cost‑effective power supply for Equinix’s global operations.
• IPP Agreement Oversight:
  In coordination with Energy Operations, manage and oversee agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), ensuring contracts align with the company’s procurement goals and compliance requirements.
• On‑Site Power Generation & Storage:
  In coordination with Global Design and Construction, evaluate OSPG and storage options for long‑term power needs, bridging solutions, and grid services.
• Power Availability Strategy:
  Assist in developing and executing strategies to ensure continuous and reliable power availability across all Equinix facilities, considering both current needs and future growth.
• Market Analysis and Strategy:
  Monitor and analyze energy markets, regulatory changes, identifying trends and opportunities that inform the company’s long‑term power strategies.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide expert guidance on regional power strategy, including origination, utilities/IPP management, and regulatory changes, ensuring the company’s power infrastructure is delivered on time, reliably, and in line with industry best practices.
• Project Oversight:
  Contribute to the power strategy for new and existing developments from origination through energization and ongoing relationships with power providers.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance:
  Collaborate with the legal team to navigate the complexities of utility agreements and IPP contracts, ensuring all contracts are compliant with local regulations and company policies.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, legal, and finance, to ensure alignment on power‑related initiatives and goals.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks associated with power procurement, utility connections, and IPP agreements, ensuring the company’s energy needs are met without compromising on quality or cost‑effectiveness.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7+ years in power origination, utility connection agreements, relationship management, and data center development, with significant senior management experience.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. Advanced degree…