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.
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