Renewable Energy Manager - Europe

Renewable Energy Manager - EuropeEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.Job SummaryThe primary focus of this role is to help shape and drive Equinix’s European renewable energy procurement efforts as we strive towards 100% renewable energy and climate neutrality worldwide by 2030.  You will be a part of small but growing team, and your responsibilities will initially be quite diverse as we structure our global program and long-term strategy.  In time, you will serve as the lead for European renewable energy which will include sourcing projects, conducting financial analysis, negotiating PPAs (or other offtake agreements), facilitating internal stakeholder approvals and managing relationships with European leadership and industry partners.  Given the European market opportunity and strategic importance of local renewables, this candidate must have at least 5 years of experience negotiating and executing utility-scale wind and solar PPAs preferably with a developer, advisor or corporate buyer.     The renewable energy team is global in nature which entails heavy collaboration with stakeholders and consultants across various countries and time zones.  This may require early morning or evening zoom calls, but the expectation is that you’ll always maintain a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.  We’re currently considering both remote candidates or those wishing to work from one of European offices.  Travel will be occasional (20-30% of the time) and domestic and international. ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day program and project management of European renewable energy workstreams across areas such as virtual PPAs, physical PPAs, financial risk mitigation products, Guarantee of Origin procurement and asset managementNegotiate complex and high-value renewable energy agreements (PPAs) with the support of internal and external counsel and stakeholdersManage consultant relationships and coordinate with key internal stakeholders (accounting, treasury, finance, legal) for opportunity buy-in and approvalServe as local contact and lead for all European renewable energy matters requiring regular meetings with local leadershipSupport renewable energy and cleantech reporting, requiring heavy collaboration with Equinix’s Sustainability Program Office (SPO)Develop marketing material and presentations for distribution to internal sales teams, executive leadership, and customersMonitor and track relevant corporate guidance such as that developed by CDP, RE100, WRI or SBTi to ensure procurement efforts align with best practicesQualificationsRequired:  Proven years of experience preferred in negotiating and executing utility-scale wind and solar PPAsDeep knowledge of the European energy market with particular focus on factors that influence and shape corporate renewable energy procurementExperience negotiating complex agreements with the support of internal and external legal counsel and commercial teamsUnderstanding of environmental commodity markets (GOs, RECs, I-RECs, etc.) and application for corporate renewable energy reportingExperience navigating and communicating corporate reporting guidance such as WRI’s scope 2 protocol, CDP, RE100 and SBTiProven track record developing presentation material for senior leadership and obtaining approvals from C-suiteEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.