Senior Energy Markets Program Manager

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team manages the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, including site selection, development, and operations. As part of the CO+I Energy Team, the Senior Energy Markets Program Manager manages a portfolio of opportunities supporting datacenter growth and Microsoft’s sustainability, time-to-market, and economic-value strategies. The role manages execution of power interconnection and energy supply agreements for Microsoft datacenters, and leads evaluation of energy markets, electric power rates, and tariffs that affect power delivery and sustainability. It also builds relationships with utilities and other stakeholders to originate and assess energy supply opportunities. The position principally supports the Americas Data Center Energy Markets teams, with emphasis on the U.S. Central Region, and collaborates across business functions, including developing financial analytics for business reviews and recommendations to CO+I leadership.

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 bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 4+ years of relevant 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.
• Citizenship verification using a valid passport is required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions associated with supporting U.S. government agency customers.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or master's degree in one of these fields and 8+ years of relevant experience; or bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 12+ years of relevant 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead datacenter interconnection and energy supply contract development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers supporting Microsoft datacenter businesses in the U.S. Central Region.
• Analyze energy industry trends, market policy, and regulations to identify opportunities to reduce costs, minimize risk, and advance sustainability goals.
• Develop and execute regulatory engagement strategies with utilities, regulators, and related stakeholders to support datacenter infrastructure delivery, cost and range management, and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with external vendors and consultants on regional market research.
• Develop internal business cases, including contributing to 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.
• Evaluate energy markets, electric power rates, and tariffs related to power delivery and sustainability.
• Originate and perform diligence on energy supply opportunities with utilities and other stakeholders.
• 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