Manager, Data Center Energy & Power Strategy – EMEA

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a senior energy strategy lead to drive end-to-end power planning for its data center portfolio across EMEA. You will shape procurement strategies, engage utilities, model lifecycle energy costs, and steer renewable integration to support carbon objectives.

This role requires deep market knowledge and a collaborative approach with cross-functional teams in a fast‑growing tech company. Based in London or flexible across EMEA, you will travel as needed to engage with utilities and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity and interconnection processes.
• Experience supporting data center power strategy, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.
• Strong knowledge of PPAs, tariffs, and hedging structures.
• Familiarity with renewable energy integration and grid decarbonization in Europe.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end energy strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA; engage utilities and analyze markets.
• Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle including interconnection, permitting, energization, and commissioning.
• Lead electricity procurement strategy and negotiate PPAs with utilities and IPPs across EMEA.
• Develop renewable energy sourcing strategies to support carbon neutrality and ESG objectives.
• Monitor energy markets, pricing, and regulatory developments; assess policy impact on grid access and carbon pricing.
• Drive energy cost optimization and support financial modeling for CapEx/OpEx.

Skills

Energy strategy

Power procurement

PPAs

Regulatory intelligence

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Travel readiness

Job description

Responsibilities

Role Overview

This role is responsible for leading end-to-end energy and power strategy across a portfolio of data center assets in EMEA, ensuring reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable power supply through utility engagement, market analysis, PPA structuring, and lifecycle energy optimization across greenfield and brownfield developments.

• Utility & Grid Due Diligence – Lead utility, grid, and external power due diligence for site selection, acquisition, and expansion across EMEA markets; evaluate grid capacity, interconnection feasibility, transmission constraints, and regulatory frameworks; assess long-term energy availability risks.


• Energy Supply & Lifecycle Power Management – Manage data center energy supply planning across full lifecycle (reservation, interconnection, permitting, energization, commissioning, and operational stability); oversee load growth planning aligned with utility constraints.


• Power Procurement & PPA Strategy – Lead electricity procurement strategy including structured energy sourcing and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs); negotiate with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and renewable energy providers across EMEA.


• Renewable Energy & Carbon Strategy – Develop and execute renewable energy sourcing strategies to support corporate carbon neutrality and ESG objectives; identify and structure renewable energy opportunities (wind, solar, hydro, nuclear-backed grids).


• Market, Policy & Regulatory Intelligence – Conduct ongoing analysis of EMEA energy markets, pricing dynamics, and regulatory developments; monitor energy policy shifts impacting grid access, renewable mandates, and carbon pricing.


• Energy Optimization & Cost Management – Drive lifecycle energy cost optimization, including tariff structure analysis and demand response opportunities; support financial modeling for energy-related CapEx and OpEx planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• 5+ years of experience in utility, infrastructure, energy, or hyperscale data center development, with strong exposure to power and utility systems.


• 3+ years of direct experience managing utility agreements, energy procurement, or large-scale power infrastructure projects.


• Proven experience working within EMEA energy markets, including grid capacity constraints, interconnection processes, and electricity market structures (regulated vs deregulated).


• Experience supporting or leading data center power strategy, including power shell developments, greenfield/brownfield site development, and utility-scale load interconnection.


• Strong working knowledge of commercial and technical aspects of energy procurement (PPAs, tariffs, hedging structures).


• Familiarity with renewable energy integration strategies and grid decarbonization pathways in Europe.


• Willingness to travel across EMEA as required.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Exposure to key EMEA power markets such as the Nordics (Norway, Finland) or Iberia (Spain).


• Understanding of EU regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and grid access.


• Strong stakeholder management experience with utilities, regulators, developers, and internal stakeholders.


• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with ability to translate energy strategy into financial outcomes.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.