Senior Energy Markets Program Manager, Strategic Projects

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes more than 400 datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure.  As part of the CO+I Energy Team, you will join a team of professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and delivering strategic energy projects. The candidate will manage a portfolio of activities to identify and execute energy opportunities to advance Microsoft’s datacenter growth, in line with strategies to leverage sustainability, time to market and economic value in order to solidify Microsoft’s leadership in providing infrastructure for the global AI economy.   As a Sr. Energy Markets Program Manager, Strategic Projects you will manage activities to execute power interconnection and energy supply agreements for Microsoft’s data centers. This role will specifically lead our special strategic data center portfolio needs with partners that have enabled behind-the-meter energy infrastructure delivery programs. You will also manage and lead the evaluation of energy markets especially in the State of Texas, electric power rates, and tariffs in ERCOT and related utilities that are critical to power delivery and sustainability in that market. In this role, you will manage, build and lead relationships with utilities, strategic energy partners and other stakeholders to execute strategic energy supply opportunities.   A successful candidate will thrive working cross functionally with other business stakeholders that are essential to successful project execution. This includes helping develop and provide financial analytics to support business reviews and recommendations on cost effective power agreements to CO+I leadership. This role will support our Data Center Energy Markets teams principally in the Americas (Canada, the United States, and LATAM).  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.

Manage and lead datacenter interconnection, behind-the-meter arrangements and energy supply contract development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers in support of Microsoft’s datacenter businesses in the State of Texas and ERCOT.   Manage and lead in the analysis of energy industry trends, market policy and regulations to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, and advance sustainability goals.   Manage strategy development and execution of regulatory engagements for behind-the-meter power infrastructure needs with utilities, regulators, and related stakeholders important to datacenter infrastructure deliver, cost/range management and sustainability goals.  Work collaboratively with external vendors and consultants on regional market research.  Manage and develop internal business cases including providing input on financial models and market research.  Build relationships with external suppliers and partners, particularly electric utilities, local and regional regulatory agencies, customers, and energy technology providers.

Required Qualifications:  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,