Strategic Data Center Energy Negotiator

Google LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its global operations. You will apply market knowledge and tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective deals, manage vendor relationships, and present recommendations to Google’s Tech leadership.

Focus areas include data center colocation and energy contracts, due diligence during site selection, and helping shape Google's carbon-free energy procurement strategy, with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of experience in energy project development, utility procurement, or finance/consulting roles.
• 6 years of experience in data center colocation and leasing.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions negotiations and structuring for data center colocation and leasing contracts, as well as energy supply, renewable energy power purchase agreements, partnerships/JVs, and other data center-related energy contracts.
• Contribute to the growth of Google's data center portfolio through energy due diligence during site selection and data center project development.
• Help set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, including the procurement of carbon-free energy in support of Google's clean energy goals.
• Develop and lead agreement approvals, investment memos, and other transaction related materials with senior executives and partner teams, working with team members and cross-company partner teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal, Accounting, etc.).
• Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers including utilities, IPPs, project developers, etc.

Skills

Energy project development

Data center leasing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Strategic Negotiator to secure infrastructure for its global operations. You will apply market knowledge and tech industry savvy to negotiate cost-effective deals, manage vendor relationships, and present recommendations to Google’s Tech leadership.

Focus areas include data center colocation and energy contracts, due diligence during site selection, and helping shape Google's carbon-free energy procurement strategy, with cross-functional collaboration across Engineering,