Senior Manager, Energy (Data Centres)

Capital Executive Search; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier energy firm in Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee energy procurement and strategic customer relationships. This role is pivotal for managing the energy market participation strategy, including wholesale and retail supply. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in energy markets, negotiation experience, and stakeholder management skills, alongside expertise in energy contracting and market pricing.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial energy markets (retail, wholesale, generation or renewables).
• Deep understanding of energy contracting, hedging, and market pricing.
• Background in infrastructure or data centre sectors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive energy procurement strategy across wholesale and retail contracts.
• Structure and negotiate PPAs and manage ongoing supplier relationships.
• Provide insights on market trends, pricing, and risk management.

Skills

Experience in commercial energy markets

Negotiation capabilities

Stakeholder management

Understanding of energy contracting

Knowledge of renewable energy

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

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• Senior role reporting directly to Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Sydney CBD or Melbourne CBD based

A prominent data centre developer and operator is looking for a commercially savvy Senior Manager, to lead energy procurement, wholesale trading and strategic customer relationships across its expanding infrastructure footprint.

This role will own the strategy and execution of energy market participation — covering wholesale and retail supply, PPA structuring, and support for infrastructure delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive energy procurement strategy across wholesale and retail contracts
• Structure and negotiate PPAs and manage ongoing supplier relationships
• Support infrastructure procurement by collaborating with engineering and finance teams
• Provide insights on market trends, pricing, and risk management
• Build and maintain relationships with energy partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience in commercial energy markets (retail, wholesale, generation or renewables)
• Deep understanding of energy contracting, hedging, and market pricing
• We would also consider M&A/Investments focused candidates from renewable developers or gentailers.
• Commercial acumen and strong negotiation capabilities
• Background in infrastructure or data centre sectors a plus
• Stakeholder management experience across commercial and technical teams

️ Sector: Data centres & energy infrastructure

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Business Development, and Purchasing

• Industries

  Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Utilities, and Services for Renewable Energy

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