Senior Manager, Energy Partnerships & Procurement - ref. c68588123
About us:
Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.
Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.
At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.
Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Energy Partnerships & Procurement to lead and manage our energy procurement strategies, foster key commercial relationships, and drive strategic initiatives to meet CDC’s energy needs and sustainability goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Energy Supply Management: Oversee and improve CDC’s existing retail electricity supply agreements, ensuring cost-effectiveness and reliability.
- Strategic Energy Procurement: Lead the establishment of progressive purchasing agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and risk management strategies.
- ESG Initiatives: Coordinate green offset programs across all regions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ESG targets.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal teams (Development, Operations, Strategy) and external energy partners to ensure smooth energy procurement operations.
- Contract Negotiations: Negotiate and manage power supply contracts to support CDC’s expansion, including establishing agreements for new locations and load growth projections.
- Financial Oversight: Oversee the Energy Trading databases, ensuring adherence to risk management guidelines.
- Leadership: Provide operational leadership, contribute to the development of business cases for energy investments.
About you:
You are a hands-on strategic thinker with a passion for driving energy optimization efforts. Your ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external partners is key to your success. You are motivated by making a meaningful impact and thrive in roles that drive change and support long-term business goals.Ideal candidates will have experience in building and maintaining commercial relationships for the acquisition of reliable, cost-effective electricity supply for large energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record in senior commercial roles within the Australian/New Zealand energy sector.
- Highly developed commercial acumen and negotiation skills on key projects and contracts
- Expertise in energy market trends, procurement strategies, and ESG compliance.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and meeting conflicting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Essential:
Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to lead CDC’s energy function and make a lasting impact on our business while advancing your career, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.
Application Closing Date : 11.59pm 21 April 2025 (Monday)
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all.We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.