Power Infrastructure & Utility Strategy Manager

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

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