Energy Program Director

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Energy Program Director

Company:

Prologis

A day in the life

Prologis is seeking an ambitious and passionate Energy Program Director / Vice President in Brasil to manage our growing portfolio of energy supply and renewable energy projects. We own over 5,000 buildings across the globe and over 400 buildings in Brasil which provides a huge opportunity for bundling energy and optimizing supply and demand solutions for our customers. The candidate has experience managing the implementation of energy projects, preferably on-site solar, plus deep knowledge of the Brasil electricity market. Experience with electricity and renewable energy contracts, energy management, and overall energy project solutions at facilities is highly valued. Anything we can do to help solve customer needs or monetize our unparalleled holdings is in play. We are investing in projects, growing our team, and expanding our commitment to energy and sustainability solutions globally. You will report to the Global Head of Sustainability and EU/LATAM Energy and will play a meaningful role as part of a top-notch team of global energy and sustainability professionals who are driving value for Prologis. Preferred experience also includes raising of investment capital for energy projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the implementation of an innovative renewable energy strategy focused on providing solutions for Prologis customers to utilize 100% renewable electricity
• Work with Prologis stakeholders and external parties to build out and scale up the implementation of on-site solar projects as well as qualified supply in collaboration with third party providers.
• Lead the transition of electricity supply to 100% renewable by creating a customer value proposition and enrollment process for both Prologis managed and non-managed (i.e., customer managed meters) focused on financial and sustainability value.
• Collaborate on development of energy management services for customers and contribute to offer development and rollout of various new initiatives in Brasil in collaboration with Real Estate Customer Experience (RECx) teams, Global Energy Supply leader, and other constituents

• Project manage third party suppliers providing associated services in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of solar systems, qualified supply contract management, customer billing and administration, ongoing operations & maintenance and any other related tasks
• Manage contractual relationships and coordinate with legal, as needed, to assist with contract negotiations and to resolve programmatic needs/requirements

• Follow energy regulatory frameworks and assess the impact of potential changes on existing power contracts and new leads.
• Interface and develop strong working relationships with various regional internal and external partners to ensure the Energy and Sustainability team brings value to our real estate business
• Provide routine reporting on program KPIs and implementation, financial, and operating metrics

Preferred additional responsibilities include:

• Partner with EMS Finance and Capital Formation and varied investment banking partners to structure a take-out capital fund for Energy investments, raise capital to support deployment and stabilization of Brazil energy assets

Building blocks for success

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience in energy markets, energy trading, power contract negotiations, energy regulations, renewable development, or energy generation technologies
• Strong understanding of electricity market design, federal and state regulatory rules and issues, tariff structures, renewable energy, and environmental commodities
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English languages in verbal and written formats
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial pricing, contract terms, and other key terms
• Full knowledge and understanding of the Brasil Energy market and associated regulatory / law frameworks
• Experience building relationships and working with industry stakeholders, such as retail suppliers / load serving entities, utilities, regional power planning agencies, and renewable OEMs
• Knowledge of energy management strategies ranging from data collection and management to decarbonization solutions such as energy efficiency, renewables, and offsets.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and get creative to develop executable projects
• A history of collaboration, problem solving and communication that drives overall team success
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time (largely to Rio de Janeiro)

Preferred:

• Proven experience in investment banking and capital raising, including deal structuring and investor engagement

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:

Sao Paulo, Brazil

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