Microsoft · 4 hours ago
Asset Manager, Renewable Energy
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $199K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is looking for an Asset Manager to join the Renewable Energy Team within the Cloud Operations + Innovation Organization. This role will be responsible for managing a large portfolio of renewable energy contracts to support Microsoft’s carbon neutral goals, requiring strong analytical skills and experience in renewable energy markets.
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Responsibilities
Manage key commercial relationships with renewable energy suppliers in a variety of US and Global markets
Onboard new contracts at execution into an asset management platform and develop commercial relationships with suppliers
Monitor the progress of contracted assets under construction and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations
Proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and ensure that contracts deliver renewable energy in line with expectations to meet company goals
Track environmental attribute certificate delivery/retirement in accordance with contract provisions and maintain supporting documentation for audit
Ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements
Stay informed and communicate market, policy and regulatory changes that could impact contract performance
Track asset P&L and provide input for asset performance reporting to management
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate information is shared on a timely basis with legal, tax, accounting, and finance
Monitor contract settlements and implement tools for independent verification to ensure accurate invoices and timely payments
Provide support for contract negotiations with actionable feedback on vendor performance and portfolio risks and opportunities
Support the development of a platform of analytical and management tools to optimize the renewable energy portfolio
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in the energy sector with exposure to renewable energy and wholesale and/or retail power markets, and experience with renewable energy asset management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) management OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in the energy sector with exposure to renewable energy and wholesale and/or retail power markets, and experience with renewable energy asset management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) management 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
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in the energy sector with exposure to renewable energy and wholesale and/or retail power markets OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in the energy sector with exposure to renewable energy and wholesale and/or retail power markets OR equivalent experience
4+ years of energy or renewable energy experience [solar PV, onshore or offshore wind and other technologies]
4+ years of experience managing power purchase agreements, ideally both physical and financial contracts for differences, for example 'Virtual Power Purchase Agreements'
2+ years of experience building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships
Commercial experience with environmental attributes, aka 'Renewable Energy Certificates' (RECs or GoOs)
Excellent understanding of renewable energy incentives and regulatory structures
Broad technical understanding of energy systems and renewable energy technologies, and ability to assess new renewable energy technologies and complementary technologies to identify new opportunities
Outstanding project management skills, including experience with appropriate software tools
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver meaningful business results with minimal supervision
General business and financial acumen and substantive evidence of customer-service orientation
Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office suite products
Analytical capabilities and attention to detail to support review and interpretation of renewable energy contracts and ensure vendor compliance
Company
Microsoft
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