Energy Program Manager

OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Senior Program Manager-Energy Lease Specialist, focused on datacenter leases for the Americas region. The candidate will manage a portfolio of activities to optimize and execute opportunities in datacenter energy supply and technology, including:Support site selection efforts.Lead energy sourcing strategy.Represent the AMERS region in contract negotiations with lease providers.Develop business cases for new engagement strategies to meet sustainability goals.Communicate project needs and manage relationships across key internal and external stakeholders.The candidate will have the ability to develop creative solutions that combine knowledge of regulated and deregulated power markets to deliver solutions in Microsoft's leased datacenters. In addition, the candidate should be capable of developing commercial agreements with colocation providers and energy suppliers. The candidate will need to broadly 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. 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.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with colocation providers to develop innovative partnership strategies to meet Microsoft's ambitious sustainability and carbon reduction goals.Participate in contract negotiations with colocation providers to secure fair and cost-effective energy terms based on Microsoft energy lease principles.Regularly review and analyze energy invoices from colocation providers and their utility providers to track costs and identify cost savings opportunities for Microsoft.Assist with datacenter interconnection and energy supply contract negotiations with utilities and third-party energy suppliers.Build relationships with external suppliers and partners, particularly electric utilities, local and regional regulatory agencies, customers, and energy technology providers.Embody our culture and values.

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