Director, Data Center Power Procurement (London Or Amsterdam)

Prologis is the global leader in logistics real estate. We own, manage and develop high-quality properties in the world’s most vibrant centers of commerce, approximately 72 million square meters in 19 countries. Some of the world’s largest brands (e.g., Amazon, BMW, DHL, FedEx, Pepsi) turn to us because they know an efficient supply chain will make their businesses run better, and a strategic relationship with Prologis will create competitive advantage. As the top ranked U.S. company and sixth overall among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, we take our global footprint seriously.

Job Title: Director, Data Center Power Procurement (London or Amsterdam)
Company: Prologis

A day in the life

The Director, Data Center Power Procurement leads power strategy and utility engagement for Prologis data center development across Europe, supporting both new developments and conversions of existing assets. The role manages the power procurement lifecycle from feasibility and interconnection through grid connection, energy supply, tariff, and related contract negotiations. Working closely with Prologis Energy, Development, Finance, Legal, Government Affairs, and Marketing, this role aligns power availability, project economics, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure strategy with development timelines and business objectives. The Director also represents Prologis with utilities, transmission system operators, regulators, consultants, and other energy partners while assessing opportunities to position existing real estate and new acquisitions for data center development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the European utility and power procurement strategy for data center projects in collaboration with the Prologis Energy team, aligning grid access, power availability, project timelines, financial objectives, and sustainability priorities.
• Manage and negotiate the full power procurement and interconnection process, including feasibility assessments, interconnection applications, grid connection agreements, energy supply agreements, tariffs, special contracts, and related utility and contractor agreements.
• Coordinate utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and Owner’s Engineers to deliver high- and medium-voltage power infrastructure, including contract negotiations and execution of key agreements.
• Evaluate Prologis building, land bank, and acquisition opportunities for data center development by assessing grid power availability, fiber access, infrastructure readiness, project economics, and onsite or temporary power options such as fuel cells, gas turbines, catalyzers, and co-location with generation assets.
• Monitor and assess national and EU energy regulatory, policy, and technology developments, partnering with Government Affairs and Legal to evaluate impacts on existing projects and the development pipeline and to support policy strategies relevant to Prologis objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, transmission system operators, regulators, power consultants, marketers, designers, equipment vendors, and other regional stakeholders to support consistent and timely delivery of power.
• Support development, finance, legal, and marketing activities through financial modelling, contract coordination, utility strategy, and power-related input for data center lease and sale transactions.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• 7+ years of electric utility experience in transmission planning, substation development or engineering, distribution system planning, interconnection of large-load projects, or independent power producers.
• Experience analyzing energy projects.
• Experience negotiating interconnection agreements and related contracts with utilities and contractors.
• Experience working on grid-connected projects in one or more of the following regions: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, or the Nordics.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in engineering, applied science, economics, statistics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Experience with European power markets and country-specific regulations, including German, Polish, or Nordic power markets.
• Experience negotiating tariff rates, power purchase agreements, and/or energy infrastructure contracts and evaluating new energy sourcing opportunities or technologies.
• Familiarity with cable routing, permitting or entitlement processes, data center development, and TSO/DNO operations across European markets.
• Working proficiency in English and additionally one or more European languages.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. #LI-SP1

People First

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most - our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and dedicate both time and resources to leadership development. Our team is intentional about cultivating a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion so that everyone at Prologis feels a sense of belonging.

Employment Type: Full time
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Additional Locations: London, England