Power Solutions Manager, EMEA Energy & Water

at  Amazon Energy Eoraip Limited

• Relevant engineering degree with 10+ years of experience working across utility / energy generation / grid infrastructure
• Proven track record in power project development and negotiating complex energy agreements
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required – Engineering/Economics/Business/Finance.
• The ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, senior executives and stakeholders in high-impact situations.
• 3+ years of demonstrable International business experience
• Strong written and communication skills
  The AWS Infrastructure Energy Team (IET) team is looking for a Power Solutions Manager to own the origination and execution of energy projects that enable and optimize AWS access to grid connection capacity across the EMEA region. You will be responsible for originating, evaluating and contracting of power solutions that combine renewable energy with storage solutions.
  The successful candidate will have experience in power project development, transmission, distribution, energy markets, Legal, and Strategic Planning across major power systems in the EU, UK. They will have the ability to identify technical power solutions that can meet the needs of specific grid operators (TSOs) across EMEA, drive commercial terms to meet technical requirements by collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team across energy, engineering, legal, policy, PR and community teams. They must understand the nuances of utility tariffs, power project development and power purchasing along with industry trends in generation technology and energy policy. They must be able to drive key stakeholders across Amazon teams and also with utilities and energy companies to deliver such projects. You will have a results orientated approach, strong analytical skillset, financial acumen and proven track record of working with utilities, regulators and developers across the energy industry.

Key job responsibilities

• Support development and execution of energy strategy for AWS data centers in EMEA.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute power generation solutions in EMEA
• Drive due-diligence on specific power projects and recommendations to leadership on specific power solutions that meet AWS’ needs
• Own the power projects plan for the EMEA region and deliver by working collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team
• Build relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders in energy, power and utilities companies.
• Analyze trends and regulations in the clean energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazon

About the team
The role is available in London and Dublin

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• Master’s Degree (MBA/MS/JD) preferred
• Proven background in power project development, renewables, investments, and regulatory models in the EU and the UK.
• Excellent business judgement and the demonstrated ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• Strong team building skills; ability to drive strategy and build high frequency teams
• Ability to develop ideas and drive high frequency decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with public utility companies, energy generator, grid companies and associated supply chain
• Existing active network to project developers, energy generators, grid companies, associated supply chain as well as funds, financiers, governments and/or multilaterals in the EMEA region;
• Experience with IT infrastructure, data centres and cloud services
• Excellent speaking-listening-writing skills and attention to detail

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• Support development and execution of energy strategy for AWS data centers in EMEA.
• Originate, evaluate, and execute power generation solutions in EMEA
• Drive due-diligence on specific power projects and recommendations to leadership on specific power solutions that meet AWS’ needs
• Own the power projects plan for the EMEA region and deliver by working collaboratively with Amazon Infrastructure team
• Build relationships with senior leaders and other stakeholders in energy, power and utilities companies.
• Analyze trends and regulations in the clean energy space to proactively identify opportunities that benefit Amazo