Data Center Energy Strategist

Iron Mountain; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global data management company in Paris is seeking a Data Center Energy Strategist. This role focuses on developing and executing energy interconnection strategies for data centers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in energy strategy and utility relations, including project development and negotiation skills. Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Prestations

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health and wellness plans

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in energy strategy, utility relations or project development.
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection processes and energy market dynamics.
• Proven ability in leading large-scale projects and communicating technical concepts.

Responsabilités

• Develop and drive the interconnection strategy for data center sites.
• Lead negotiations of interconnection agreements with utilities.
• Ensure compliance with energy procurement regulations.

Connaissances

Energy strategy

Utility relations

Project development

Negotiation with utilities

Electrical infrastructure

Renewable energy sourcing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Description du poste

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a dynamic Data Center Energy Strategist to join our Global Data Centers team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing interconnection strategy and energy delivery for new and existing data center sites. You will partner across business, engineering, utility, regulatory, and sustainability teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and resilient power delivery aligned with renewable energy goals, ESG commitments, and Iron Mountain’s growth targets.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will :

• Develop and drive the interconnection strategy for prospective and operational IMDC data center sites, ensuring alignment with power availability, regulatory frameworks, and the company’s sustainability / renewables goals.
• Lead negotiations and management of interconnection agreements with utilities / ISOs, including power delivery contracts, grid impact studies, and capacity reservations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, or regulations pertaining to energy procurement and grid interconnection across the EMEA region.
• Establish financial models, projections, and risk analyses for interconnection costs, grid upgrade costs, energy price volatility, capacity / rate tariffs, and utility interconnection timelines.
• Coordinate with permitting, entitlement, and regulatory bodies to secure approvals needed for interconnection infrastructure (e.g., switchyards, substations, feeder lines).

What You'll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have :

• 10+ years of experience in energy strategy, procurement, utility relations, or project development for energy-intensive consumers, such as data centers.
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection processes, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy sourcing, and energy market dynamics (e.g., tariffs, regulations). Experience negotiating with executives from utilities and regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability in leading complex, large-scale projects and effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, environmental, or an energy-related discipline.
• Willingness / ability to travel (~25%) to sites, utility offices, stakeholders.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

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