Microsoft · 3 hours ago
Carbon-Free Energy Program Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
3+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. The Carbon-Free Energy Program Manager will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and executing contracts for strategic carbon-free energy projects, supporting Microsoft's global sustainability goals.
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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%)
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Microsoft
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