Senior Lead Strategic Negotiator, Energy and Power

Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Environmental Services · Sustainability Consulting · Oil & Gas

In short

As a Senior Lead Strategic Negotiator, you will lead energy and clean energy procurement initiatives in India, focusing on securing reliable and cost-effective power for Google's data centers. You will manage negotiations for data center energy contracts, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and contribute to strategic initiatives within the energy sector.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage power and clean energy procurement initiatives in India to secure reliable, cost-effective power and carbon-free energy for Google's data centers and operations.
  • Originate, lead, and contribute to transaction negotiations and commercial structuring for data center energy contracts, including supply agreements, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements.
  • Support energy regulatory interventions and policy advocacy initiatives in India to secure power and energy for Google data centers and mitigate operational risks.
  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with governments, regulators, utilities, energy developers, and grid operators to influence market acceleration and advance business priorities related to energy in India.
  • Contribute to key strategic initiatives and projects related to data center energy and evaluate potential energy supply and infrastructure investment opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience leading negotiations or business development.
  • Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience of developing and sustaining strong relations with a range of government and private sector (e.g., energy developers, suppliers and utilities) in India.
  • Track record in managing and executing commercial transactions in collaboration with cross-functional teams in large multinational organizations.
  • Understanding of development, financing, and operation of energy assets as well as expertise in crafting and executing complex energy supply agreements, Power Purchase Agreement (PPAs), and agreements.
  • Comprehensive understanding of power generation (e.g., conventional and renewable), grid infrastructure, regulations, energy market dynamics and energy policy in India.
#Energy#Power#Negotiation#Strategic#Procurement#India
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Company

Google

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Mumbai, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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