Uniper
Coordination & Business Development Manager - Data Center Solutions
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Coordination & Business Development Manager Data Center Solutions
Data center infrastructure is one of the fastest-growing electricity demand segments. As Coordination & Business Development Manager Data Center Solutions, you connect and coordinate the external Data Center world with internal stakeholders to foster and build the energization of the digital infrastructure of tomorrow.
Your mandate: build and extend the external Data Center network, coordinate and coordinate the UK Data Center activities with highly skilled and diverse teams, identify and develop energization concepts, and drive transactions from ideation to contract signature - as Deal Architect and Relationship Owner.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
Coordination, Deal Origination & Commercial Structuring
- Identify and qualify Uniper’s UK sites and assets according to customer needs for Data Center developments in close cooperation with Uniper COO functions
- Evaluation and development of power related Customer Capacity Contracts or any other commercial Data Center opportunities leveraging existing and new generation assets e.g. Gas engines, CCGTs in UK
- End-to-end involvement from ideation and development of “Powered Land” and “Private Wire” concepts until the Financial Decisions
- Very good understanding of grid and power related Data Center challenges and needs
- Structuring of commercial agreements for e.g. behind-the-meter, dedicated grid connection/ private wire, and long-term power supply and capacity contracts from existing or new assets
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Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain an overview of all Data Center related activities for the UK
- Act as a deputy for UK to the Head of “Commercial Asset Solutions Europe”
- Coordinate and maintain existing Data Center customer network covering the full datacenter deal value chain e.g. Hyperscaler, Private Equity project developers and Operators
- Actively contributing to the evolution of Uniper's Data Center strategy and support new business models in cooperation with Innovation
- Lead commercial negotiations at decision-maker level (C-Suite, VP Infrastructure) with customers and partners
- Close collaboration and coordination with Power, Real Estate, Business Controlling, Legal and Risk to ensure a holistic approach towards Data Centers opportunities
Your profile
- University degree e.g. in Engineering, Business Administration or Legal
- Strong commercial mindset, communication and negotiation skills with proven track record in taking ownership and driving results
- Track record in developing long term business relationships
- Ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders from e.g. customers, partners, and local authorities at all levels
- Proven capabilities of coordinating in a cross functional environment
- Significant project management skills & experience within infrastructure projects
- Good technical understanding of electrical infrastructure and grid operator structures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in an international environment required
- Fluency in English required, additional languages are beneficial
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
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Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
- Contract type: Unlimited
- Working Hours: Full Time
- Start Date: ASAP
- Deadline: 28/08/2026
- Salary: Competitive
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
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