Senior Associate, Energy Infrastructure, NA
About the role
The North American Energy Infrastructure Lead role at Ada Infrastructure supports the execution of the global energy and utility strategy. This role works directly with the Global Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals.
Responsibilities
Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals.
Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions.
Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on data center operations.
Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects.
Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in team performance.
Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and ongoing operations.
Develop and implement standardized processes for power infrastructure development across all regions.
Oversee budget allocation and financial performance of power-related projects.
Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy-related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all data center operations.
Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable data center practices.
Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers.
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives.
Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify risks and opportunities.
Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities.
Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms.
Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks.
Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions in data center environments.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio.
Qualifications and Required Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Experience: Extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data center or large-scale infrastructure projects. Track record in developing and implementing energy strategies.
Skills: Deep understanding of global energy markets, regulations, and emerging technologies; extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements; strong leadership skills; excellent financial acumen; proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders; strong analytical skills; exceptional communication and presentation skills; experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets; familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements; willingness to travel globally as needed.