Power Infrastructure Development Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description

NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions, including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC.

As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier 1 global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our reliable, scalable and customizable data centers.

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At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensure that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients' expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders.

Power Infrastructure Development Manager (m/f/d)

As Power Infrastructure Development Manager (m/f/d) you will be joining a team for which securing and successfully delivering power infrastructure is a key component of our data center business. The mission of the team is to ensure power is secured on time, budget and with sufficient capacity.

The objectives of the team are to:

• Manage and leverage commercial risk on all activities to do with power infrastructure
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements of power connection

The role belongs to the Global Infrastructure Division (GID) and is part of building the EMEA Front End Planning Team as a Development Manager of Power Infrastructure (m/f/d) on new and existing facilities. The scope focuses on HV / MV power connections and involves securing power capacity through connection agreements and managing timely delivery of required infrastructure from the point of connection to the site.

• Manage electrical utility, project management consultants, right-of-way (easements), substation contractors and owner's engineers for transmission works & substations to deliver end-to-end HV / MV power infrastructure on time, on budget and to specifications.
• Manage and coordinate with internal stakeholders including Planning, Real estate, Design, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Finance & Commissioning teams.
• Investment Tasks:
  • Study, understand and have a view on regional power infrastructure networks and utility planning and changes to the broader power infrastructure.
  • Undertake power due diligence for new or proposed data center sites to check power availability and feasibility.
  • Manage agreements – entering into connection agreements and contracting the right capacity.
• Development Tasks:
  • Develop and execute strategies that leverage capital projects (utility grid connections, high voltage substations, energy storage, etc.) to reduce costs.
  • Identify and develop innovative cost savings projects and initiatives related to power infrastructure.
  • Report on key project risks & issues at senior management level.
  • Work with the utility providers to deliver HV / MV substations, including external HV / MV supply lines.
  • Lead the management of the electrical HV primary and secondary systems through the entire project delivery period.
  • Review technical design and specifications.
  • Manage design consultants, contractors and partners as crucial relationships.
  • Use your design knowledge to ensure all lessons learned are captured for subsequent delivery phases.
  • Review contractor pre-qualifications and advise on best practice.
  • Ensure Health and Safety is prioritised on site.
  • Manage commissioning protocols throughout the project life cycle.
  • Review and manage the engineering documentation.

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required in Engineering/Business or other technical field
• Several years of experience working in utility/renewables/energy industry in a commercial/business development or technical role
• Professional experience in the power & energy / data center industry desirable
• Experience in budgeting and analyzing cost/benefit trade-offs across a strategic portfolio
• Sound understanding of different Electrical Bus bar schemes and Substation layouts
• Experience developing and delivering Medium Voltage and High Voltage electric infrastructure projects in a planning or project management role
• Experience reviewing energy projects and contracts with utilities, contractors and internal stakeholders including Engineering, Construction, Finance, Legal, Security, Operations, Commissioning etc.
• Experience planning, permitting, engineering, developing or constructing substations, construction transmission lines
• Experience evaluating and implementing innovative infrastructure and operational strategies within the energy sector, such as energy storage, demand response, fuel cells, etc.
• MS Office (particularly Excel – power user)
• Ability to manage and maintain large volumes of data, perform analyses that provide insight into data collection and transformation
• Appreciation of commercial and technical context, as well as good knowledge of grid development management processes
• An interest in renewable energy, batteries, smart grids etc. and other innovation in power systems
• An excellent communicator in German & English (spoken & written), other languages would be an advantage
• For the UK: To undergo full security checks to BS7858:2019

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

Note: Please submit your application in English.

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