Power Infrastructure & Utility Strategy Manager

The position can be based in France (Marcoussis) or Italy (Cornaredo) or Spain (Alcobendas).

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility

To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate

To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Data4 is looking for a Power Infrastructure & Utility Strategy Manager to support the successful execution of the firm’s power strategy. The position will support group-level oversight of the power program across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring that power delivery is managed as a core enabler of growth.

This role operates across countries and projects, working closely with local teams while maintaining a central, strategic view of power risks and opportunities.

MISSION

Support securing, managing and de-risking power capacity across jurisdictions, by coordinating grid connection processes, monitoring power infrastructure delivery and acting as an interface with utilities, regulators and other stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Group-Level Power Strategy Oversight

Support implementation of the firm’s power strategy across countries, ensuring alignment between local approaches and overall platform priorities and standards

Maintain active visibility of connection status, secured capacity and key project risks

Support alignment between local power strategies with the platform’s business priorities

Power Infrastructure & Grid Delivery

Monitor progress of power works (substations, cabling), by utilities and by internal teams

Identify emerging delivery risks, and support mitigation plans with local teams and utilities

Support alignment between power delivery timelines and project development schedules

Assess alternative or complementary power solutions beyond traditional grid supply

Utility & Stakeholder Engagement

Participate in engagements with utilities, regulators and public authorities, supporting critical discussions related to connection capacity, timelines and delivery conditions

Support the development of long-term, constructive relationships with key stakeholders

Cross-Platform Coordination

Work closely with local teams in-country to support successful project delivery

Contribute to standardization of approaches to utility engagement and interface

PROFILE & BACKGROUND

5–8 years’ experience in power, grid or energy infrastructure

Full professional proficiency in English and French.

Experience with a utility, grid operator, IPP, or technical advisor with HV / MV power project exposure

Solid understanding of the electric transmission & distribution space highly valued

RESPONSIBILITIES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

Comply with and help enforce relevant policies related to:

Health & Safety: follow site H&S rules and promote safe working practices.

Environment: comply with environmental procedures and support waste/consumption reduction initiatives.

Information security: follow information security rules and handle sensitive information appropriately.

Energy: support the company policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

Solid understanding of grid connection processes and power infrastructure fundamentals

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, capable of operating at the interface between technical teams, management and external stakeholders

Understand power delivery in the context of the company’s broader business plan, linking connection milestones to commercial targets and platform growth

Pragmatic and delivery-oriented, with ability to move from analysis to actionable solutions

Comfortable operating in uncertain environments, with strong intellectual curiosity and structured problem-solving approach

Combines technical depth with financial and commercial mindset

Personal Attributes

High work ethic, adaptable and motivated to operate in a pan-European role

Eager to spend time on the ground, learn of local teams, and engage with stakeholders

Able to influence without formal authority; patient, persistent and relationship-driven

Motivated to develop into a group-level power specialist in a fast-growing platform

Willing to travel frequently across jurisdictions and engage closely with local teams

Fluent English and French required ; additional European language a plus

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