Power Operations Strategy Manager - EMEA Infrastructure Energy Team (Level 6)
AWS is seeking a Power Operations Strategy Manager to join our EMEA team. In this senior position you will spearhead AWS's engagement with utilities on evolving utility grid codes and connection policies & regulations while monitoring and shaping the broader policy landscape that impacts digital and AI infrastructure. Your primary responsibility will be to establish and manage strategic relationships with utilities to drive AWS business growth. You will collaborate with Public Policy, Engineering, and data centre Operations teams to ensure AWS's strategies fully align with emerging policy trends.
The position can be based in Dublin, London or Madrid. Regular travel (10‑20%) will be required throughout Europe.
Key responsibilities
* Proactively identify potential risks to AWS’s contracted utility power by anticipating changes in utility grid codes and regulations compliance.
* Take the lead in developing comprehensive strategies to maintain AWS data centre compliance with regional utility grid codes and regulations.
* Analyse and shape emerging grid code and connection policy requirements across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
* Engage with utilities and utility regulators to develop policies and guidelines that advance AWS’s broader strategies and objectives.
* Apply extensive expertise in power grids and connection policies, coupled with strategic thinking and advanced stakeholder management capabilities.
* Work collaboratively with partner teams to build and nurture crucial business and technical relationships with diverse stakeholders, including electricity utilities, utility regulators, and policymakers to support AWS business growth.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
* 8+ years experience in the energy or utilities sector, focusing on power systems, transmission grids and/or grid regulations.
* Demonstrated experience engaging with utilities and policy bodies.
* Excellent English; additional European language(s) a plus.
* Strategic thinker who can connect grid policy and regulatory frameworks with business impact.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Ability to synthesize evolving utility and regulatory requirements into actionable recommendations for senior decision‑makers.
* Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguity, manages multiple priorities, and drives progress independently.
Preferred Qualifications
* PhD or Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
* Experience originating and securing utility power.
* Experience designing and delivering HV/MV electric infrastructure.
* Experience with IT infrastructure, data centres and cloud services.
* Proficiency in Spanish, German, French, Swedish or Italian is advantageous.
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