EMEA Grid Delivery Lead – Data Center Power

EdgeConneX; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking an experienced Power Infrastructure & Grid Delivery Manager to join the Site & Energy Development EMEA team. The role focuses on securing and delivering grid connections for large-scale hyperscale data centre campuses across Europe, serving as the single point of contact for utility interfaces from early engagement to energisation.

You will collaborate with TSOs, DSOs, regulators, and internal teams across development, construction, engineering, legal and commercial to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience delivering grid connection, power infrastructure, or complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing utility or infrastructure interfaces across the full project lifecycle, from application through to energisation.
• Proven track record of working effectively across cross-functional internal teams — including commercial, legal, engineering, and construction — to deliver complex programmes.
• Working knowledge of European grid connection frameworks and TSO/DSO regulatory environments in the Southern European markets.
• Strong programme management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel across Southern Europe as required by project demands (peak 50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/MV grid connection projects across EMEA, from initial feasibility through to energisation, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Manage grid connection processes, including capacity assessments, applications, technical studies, connection agreements, and construction coordination with TSO/DSO operators.
• Act as the primary point of contact with TSO/DSO operators on technical, commercial, and regulatory matters throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure grid delivery aligns with overall campus development and construction programmes.
• Oversee grid connection designs to ensure compatibility between EdgeConneX infrastructure, TSO/DSO requirements, and applicable grid codes.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones, and critical dependencies across the EMEA portfolio.
• Identify and mitigate grid connection risks, proactively resolving challenges and exploring opportunities to accelerate delivery.
• Support commercial negotiations, connection agreements, and investment decisions with technical and commercial input.
• Provide regular progress updates and risk assessments to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop standardised processes, playbooks, and best practices to improve grid delivery efficiency across EMEA.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, business, or related discipline

Job description

EdgeConneX is seeking an experienced Power Infrastructure & Grid Delivery Manager to join the Site & Energy Development EMEA team. The role focuses on securing and delivering grid connections for large-scale hyperscale data centre campuses across Europe, serving as the single point of contact for utility interfaces from early engagement to energisation.

You will collaborate with TSOs, DSOs, regulators, and internal teams across development, construction, engineering, legal and commercial to