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Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Senior Energy Markets Program Manager focused on the U.S. East Region. The candidate will manage a portfolio of activities to identify and execute on energy supply opportunities, infrastructure development plans, and interconnection strategies to support Microsoft’s continued datacenter growth. The candidate will build and lead relationships with utilities and other stakeholders to originate and perform diligence on energy supply opportunities. In addition, the candidate will communicate with cross-functional teams and leadership to influence strategic decision making.

The candidate will need to understand the dynamics of energy markets, delivery systems, regulatory and policy environments, and Microsoft’s own unique position in the energy sector to deliver creative solutions in a face-paced environment. This necessitates that the candidate brings an innovative, collaborative presence to the role while also driving commercial project execution to realize business goals and meet sustainability targets.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate datacenter energy supply and interconnection strategies with utilities and third-party energy suppliers in support of Microsoft’s datacenter growth in the Americas.

• Develop relationships with external suppliers and partners, including electric utilities, economic development groups, regulatory agencies, and technology providers, to deliver solutions for energy supply and infrastructure.

• Work collaboratively with external partners and consultants on market research and analysis.

• Develop frameworks and analyze data to improve accuracy and speed of decision making.

• Engage stakeholders with competing objectives to influence project outcomes.

• Advise cross-functional teams and leadership on risks, priorities, and recommendations.

• Business travel required (10%-25%, subject to fluctuation with business tempo).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, and 4+ years experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role

• OR Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, AND 3+ year(s) experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role

• OR equivalent experience. 

• 2+ years of experience working with datacenter energy supplies and interconnection strategies.

Other 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.

Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .