Data Center Energy Strategic Negotiator, Lease Structuring
Salary
$150k–$217k/ annually
Application completed on Google
About This Role
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
* 6 years of experience in energy project development, utility procurement, or
finance/consulting roles.
* 6 years of experience in data center colocation and leasing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience with power transmission and distribution, telecommunications
infrastructure, data center technology, electrical and cooling systems, or
related technical areas.
* Experience managing utility agreements, addressing energy-related issues,
applying financial modeling and implementing clean energy initiatives.
* Experience in indirect taxes, economic development policy, infrastructure
development, agreement drafting, and presentation development, along with
data center real estate markets.
ABOUT THE JOB:
Google's infrastructure needs go far beyond server computers. As Google's
products and services scale the globe, the Strategic Negotiation team works
behind the scenes to secure infrastructure for Google's future -- everything
from underwater cables to physical data center space. As a Strategic Negotiator,
you combine your deep market knowledge of a given sector with tech industry
savvy to negotiate cost-effective solutions to support Google's infrastructure
growth. You'll work with specific project teams on negotiating deals, managing
vendor and partner relationships and presenting deal recommendations to our Tech
leadership. Your successful negotiations have the potential to save Google
millions of dollars in operating costs and impact every part of the business.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the
Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and
maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google
platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our
engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we
can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have
the best and fastest experience possible.Individual pay is determined by factors
including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $150000 - $217000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google
[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead transactions negotiations and structuring for data center colocation and
leasing contracts, as well as energy supply, renewable energy power purchase
agreements, partnerships/Joint Ventures (JVs), and other data center-related
energy contracts.
* Contribute to the growth of Google's data center portfolio through energy due
diligence during site selection and data center project development.
* Help set strategy for Google's energy procurement program, including the
procurement of carbon-free energy in support of Google's clean energy goals.
* Develop and lead agreement approvals, investment memos, and other transaction
related materials with senior executives and partner teams, working with team
members and cross-company partner teams (Engineering, Finance, Legal,
Accounting, etc.).
* Manage strategic relationships with key suppliers including utilities, IPPs,
project developers, etc.
