Associate Energy Markets Program Manager - Microsoft Corporation

As part of the Cloud Operations + Innovations (CO+I) organization, the Energy Markets team supports datacenter interconnection and energy supply contracts with utilities and third-party suppliers. Additionally, the team leads regulatory and policy strategy development with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders important to datacenter and clean energy infrastructure delivery. All of this is done in support of Microsoft's long-term 100/100/0 vision on all the world's grids, 100 percent of electrons, 100 percent of the time are generated from zero carbon sources. As an Associate Energy Markets Program Manager, Cloud Operations + Innovations you will support activities to execute power interconnection and energy supply agreements. You will also lead the evaluation of energy markets, electric power rates, and tariffs critical to power delivery and sustainability. The Associate Energy Markets Program Manager, Cloud Operations + Innovations will develop and provide financial analytics to support business reviews and recommendations on cost effective power agreements to Cloud Operations + Innovations leadership. The Associate Energy Markets Program Manager, Cloud Operations + Innovations will thrive working cross functionally with Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders that are essential to successful project execution. This role will support our Data Center Energy Markets teams in the United States (Eastern, Central, or Western regions). 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. 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** + Model and analyze energy supply agreements, electric power markets, and financial forecasts needed to support power sourcing strategies in the United States to ensure optimized power costs, and support regular business reporting to finance, legal, and other infrastructure, planning and acquisition + Support the negotiation of energy supply agreements and electric tariffs to secure power infrastructure while also delivering on Microsoft's sustainability commitments. + Support and develop business authorization documentation for CO + I leadership to secure Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional team support on data center energy infrastructure delivery strategies. + Support data center energy initiatives through due diligence and internal business reviews. + Route, track, review, and monitor key contracts, agreements, and other instruments needed to support our energy strategy. Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **Qualifications** Required/Minimum Qualifications + 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, manufacturing, or relevant sales-related roles, including internship experience + OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field + OR equivalent experience. + Experience in procurement, supply chain, engineering, operations, consulting, or relevant role related to the utility industry. + Experience with energy and utility markets in the US. 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. Additional or Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles + OR Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field + OR equivalent experience. Sourcing Engineering IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $76,400 - $151,800 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 $100,300 - $165,400 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 will accept applications for the role until May 2, 2024. \#COICareers \#IPACareers 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) .