Vice President, Global Energy

Alcoa • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

This is a key senior leadership role accountable for shaping and executing Alcoa’s global energy strategy across electricity, natural gas, renewable energy and other energy commodities. The role provides strategic direction, commercial discipline and market insight to ensure Alcoa is well positioned now and for the future, in complex and evolving energy markets. The Vice President, Global Energy will lead Alcoa’s global energy organization and set the enterprise direction for energy strategy, commercial optimization and energy risk management across North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Australia. This role works closely with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Legal, Sustainability and regional teams to align regional priorities with Alcoa’s global strategy, aiming to create long-term commercial value and strengthen energy security across the operating footprint.

Requirements

• Significant senior leadership experience in energy procurement, energy markets, commodity management or commercial leadership within a global heavy industrial organization or electro-intensive industrial organization
• Deep understanding of electricity, natural gas, renewable energy and broader energy commodities, including regulatory frameworks, commercial contracting and supplier negotiations
• Proven capability in energy risk management, market analytics, commercial optimization and long-term supply planning
• Demonstrated success leading and developing geographically dispersed, multicultural teams and aligning regional execution with enterprise strategy
• Confident executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, business development or large-scale integration initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the South African energy market, regulatory environment, commercial landscape and key stakeholders would be highly beneficial

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing Alcoa’s enterprise-wide energy strategy, including governance, frameworks, risk management and sustainability
• Leading global energy procurement, commercial negotiations, contracting strategies and supporting external stakeholder relationship management across regional energy markets
• Optimizing energy costs and supply arrangements to support operational competitiveness across Alcoa’s global portfolio
• Monitoring energy markets, regulatory change, geopolitical risk and emerging industry trends to inform strategic decisions and commercial opportunities
• Leading enterprise energy risk management, including market exposure, investment strategies, long-term supply planning and governance
• Supporting strategic growth, business development and potential acquisition integration activities, including preparation for the integration of assets into Alcoa’s global energy portfolio
• Building capability, alignment and disciplined execution across a geographically dispersed global energy team

Benefits

• This is a rare opportunity to shape a globally significant energy portfolio and influence strategic decisions that directly support Alcoa’s competitiveness, sustainability ambitions and long-term value creation.
• You will work with senior leaders across the business, lead a global team, and play a critical role in positioning Alcoa for future growth in a dynamic energy landscape.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed