Senior Data Centre Policy Manager (m/f/d)

We (Digitaleurope) are seeking an experienced

Senior Policy Manager

to join our team and lead our EU policy efforts related to data centres.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the EU policy landscape and be able to develop and implement outreach and communication strategies, e.g., in the following topics:

• Energy efficiency of data centres and the role of data centres in reducing the energy consumption from the ICT sector, internet traffic, and the digital future;
• Accelerating innovation for the future of energy and decarbonisation of the grid (energy storage, green hydrogen, 24/7 carbon-free energy, heat recovery).

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Oversee our project on data centres, the key integral enablers of the green transition in Europe;
• Drive consensus in the group and support the development of position papers and other materials, including research and analysis;
• Monitor and analyse EU policy developments of relevance to the Data Centres sector;
• Prepare and implement outreach and communication activities, and build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders;
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including EU policymakers, industry associations, consultancies conducting research/studies on behalf of the EU Commission, and other relevant organizations.

Required competencies and skills

• Knowledge and experience with the data centres sector;
• Deep understanding of the code of conducts and/or standards;
• Master level University education with 5-8 years of relevant work experience, with an ideal focus on data centre policy;
• Strong experience in environment, energy and digital policy;
• Knowledge of the EU decision-making processes and key stakeholders;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and opportunities related to policy developments impacting the Data Centre;
• Fluent in English both written and spoken – other languages are an asset – and a proven track record of drafting positions papers, articles and speeches;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in an international context;
• Ability to manage multiple issues and deadlines;
• Strong integrity and the ability to prioritize and focus;
• Self-driven and organised.

As the leading trade association in the field of digital technologies and digitalising industries, we are looking for a motivated, pro-active candidate who is full of ideas that can help drive the organisation forward. You will join a dynamic, diverse, fun, and respectful international work environment with opportunities to further grow and develop.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and a short motivation by 26th of May at the latest via this link.

Based on the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews, expected to occur at the end of May/beginning of June. The expected starting date is foreseen as soon as possible.

Senior Data Centre Policy Manager (m/f/d)