Senior Energy Markets Program Manager

Microsoft • Atlanta, GA

21h

About The Position

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team manages the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, from site selection and development through operations. As part of the CO+I Energy Team, this role manages a portfolio of energy activities to identify and execute opportunities that support datacenter growth and balance sustainability, time to market, and economic value. The Senior Energy Markets Program Manager leads power interconnection and energy supply agreement activities for Microsoft datacenters, and evaluates energy markets, electric power rates, and tariffs that affect power delivery and sustainability. The role also develops relationships with utilities and other stakeholders to originate and assess energy supply opportunities, works across business functions, and provides financial analysis for business reviews and recommendations to CO+I leadership. It supports Data Center Energy Markets principally across the Americas, with an emphasis on the U.S. Eastern Region.

Microsoft describes its mission as empowering every person and organization to achieve more. Employees are expected to bring a growth mindset, innovate, collaborate, and uphold respect, integrity, and accountability while contributing to an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 4+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 8+ years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and 12+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in the digital infrastructure space and/or familiarity with hyperscale practices in site selection, energy contracting, and sustainability goals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and lead through ambiguity, delivering results on time when parameters are not clearly defined.
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial solutions and understanding key value drivers in clean energy, power industry finance, and power purchasing contracts for clean energy and/or conventional power systems, including behind-the-meter generation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead datacenter interconnection and energy supply contract development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers for Microsoft’s datacenter businesses in the Americas, with an emphasis on the U.S. Eastern Region.
• Analyze energy industry trends, market policy, and regulations to identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, and advance sustainability goals.
• Develop and execute strategies for regulatory engagements with utilities, regulators, and related stakeholders to support datacenter infrastructure delivery, cost and range management, and sustainability goals.
• Work with external vendors and consultants on regional market research.
• Develop internal business cases, including input for financial models and market research.
• Build relationships with external suppliers and partners, particularly electric utilities, local and regional regulatory agencies, customers, and energy technology providers.
• Provide financial analytics to support business reviews and recommendations on cost-effective power agreements to CO+I leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior