Carbon-Free Energy Program Manager at Microsoft

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

234700.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carbon-Free Energy, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Energy Markets, Project Execution, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Sustainability, Technical Analysis, Regulatory Knowledge, Team Collaboration, Creative Solutions, Growth Mindset, Energy Project Development, Data Center Knowledge

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview As part of the CO+I Carbon-Free Energy Team, you will join a team of professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing contracts for strategic carbon-free energy projects. The candidate will join the team delivering impactful results for Microsoft’s global carbon-free energy and datacenter growth strategy. Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Carbon-Free Energy Program Manager, focused on delivering on Microsoft's global carbon-free energy strategy. This role is primarily focused on supporting strategies in the AMER region with additional EMEA and APAC market engagement. The candidate will support and manage physical and financial carbon-free energy contract negotiations, including integration into direct datacenter energy supply. This role requires industry experience in energy markets that may include: WECC, PJM, MISO, ERCOT, LATAM, Canada, EMEA and APAC. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage internal and external relationships, navigate regulatory environments, and knowledge of current energy development requirements, to achieve impactful and timely results. The role will identify, negotiate, and execute carbon-free energy contracts to meet Microsoft's sustainability goals. The candidate will have the ability to develop creative solutions that combine knowledge of regulated and deregulated power markets to deliver new carbon-free energy supply in priority regions. The candidate will need to understand the dynamics of energy markets and Microsoft’s own unique position in the energy sector. This necessitates that the candidate brings an innovative, collaborative presence to the role towards driving commercial & technology execution to realize business goals, lower costs, and meet sustainability targets. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Advance Microsoft's global carbon-free energy strategy as part of a collaborative and results-focused team. Support and negotiate carbon-free energy contracts in key markets to advance Microsoft's strategic priorities. Primary markets include: WECC, PJM, MISO, ERCOT, LATAM, Canada and secondary market exposure in EMEA and APAC. Support and manage supplier relationships and strategic partnerships to identify, model, negotiate and execute PPAs from new carbon-free energy projects. Collaborate with teammates across the Microsoft Energy and Sustainability team, internal and external stakeholders to structure virtual, physical and direct energy supply structures in support of Microsoft's energy and sustainability needs. Present deals to internal business units for approval, clearly communicating the strategy, economics, and impact of each transaction. Business travel required (0% - 25%). Qualifications Required Qualifications Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles OR equivalent experience. Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, engineering disciplines, business, or sustainability. 3-5 years of experience negotiating/developing renewable and/or carbon-free energy projects/contracts. Experience in some AMER energy markets (WECC, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SERC, LATAM, CANADA) Strong commercial and technical analysis capabilities to support review of energy models, forward price curves, utility green/clean tariffs, and regulatory impacts. Possess an entrepreneurial, collaborative spirit and proven track record of project execution. Team player capable of adapting to ambiguous environments with cross-group collaboration and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills. Growth mindset with high attention to detail. Experience in energy project development. General understanding of data centers energy and capacity needs. Post-graduate degree in relevant fields a plus. #COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The role involves advancing Microsoft's global carbon-free energy strategy and negotiating contracts in key markets. The candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to structure energy supply solutions that meet sustainability goals.