Vice President, Global Energy Origination & Structuring Power

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Job Summary

The Vice President, Global Energy Origination & Structuring Power is responsible for leading a global team of energy experts that will be on the cutting edge of securing cost-effective, reliable, and innovative power solutions to power Equinix data centers across the globe. This role encompasses oversight of all commercial aspects of identifying, due diligence, and advancing new powered-land opportunities; identifying new opportunities to source power globally, managing relationships with utility providers and independent power producers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Vice President, Development & Innovation will drive front end initiatives to secure innovative, reliable, and cost-effective power solutions to serve our data center customers reliably and sustainably into the future.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute energy procurement strategy across Equinix’s global markets to serve our short-, mid-, and long-term power needs for retail and xScale businesses, with a specific focus on new powered land opportunities, ensuring cost effective and reliable electricity supply, with emphasis on advancing energy innovation initiatives to advance our business and the electricity markets

Wholesale Structured Transactions

• Oversee global energy procurement for new Equinix data center locations globally, including the negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), or other such agreements, to secure reliable and cost-effective energy. Identify and leverage strategic partnerships with energy suppliers, utilities, and renewable energy developers to support the company’s growth

Co-Siting, Onsite Power Generation

• Lead a team that will commercially evaluate the business need for co-siting or on-site power generation in applicable global markets; ensuring the lowest cost of service that will ensure long term reliability and cost certainty for Equinix Customers

Renewable, Carbon Free Energy and Sustainability

• Integrate renewable and carbon free energy programs into energy solutions across the global data center portfolio and drive initiatives  to enhance the company’s energy resilience. Lead commercial engagements with next generation energy technology providers to create long term energy supply solutions

Cost Management

• Ensure that our power first strategy and innovation work drives the lowest cost, highest quality service for Equinix Customers

Capacity Planning

• Engage across the Energy team and with Equinix stakeholders to ensure Equinix has a robust global pipeline of power capacity to meet future demand from Equinix customers

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including energy suppliers, regulators, and sustainability organizations, to promote the company’s energy initiatives and commitments

Team Leadership

• As a senior member of the Global Energy team, this leader will work with other senior leaders to inspire a global team, fostering a high-performance culture with a focus on accountability, agility and innovation. Collaborate with leaders cross-functionally to deliver Equinix's vision

Qualifications

• Strategic visionary with a deep understanding of energy markets, regulatory environments, and sustainability practices

• Strong understanding of energy systems, carbon free and renewable technologies, conventional generation assets, transmission system and capacity market dynamics, and sustainability practices

• Strong negotiation skills, with experience in managing complex contracts and relationships with suppliers, regulatory bodies and partners

• Skilled at building relationships cross-functionally, orchestrating Energy activities across the enterprise to deliver value and anticipate the customer needs

• Demonstrated ability to create an environment of innovation, growth, and improvement at scale

• 12+ years'  experience in energy management, energy procurement, or related fields, with significant experience building and leading energy initiatives for data center companies

• Proven track record in driving large-scale energy strategies across multiple regions, including carbon free and renewable energy initiatives,  infrastructure development, wholesale power transactions, and co-siting/onsite power generation

• Experience in data center operations, utilities, or a similar mission-critical environment

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets for global organizations

• Excellent cross-functional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive results through collaboration across diverse teams

• Strong people leadership skills, with demonstrated success in developing future leaders and managing globally dispersed teams

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - CA Non-Bay Area, AK, CT, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, WA : 248,000 - 372,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program : An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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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. 

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