Associate Program Manager

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.    Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Program Manager in Energy Markets, focused on the  DACH  in the  EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) .  The candidate will manage a portfolio of activities to optimize and execute opportunities in datacenter energy supply and technology,  including:  support site selection efforts ,  advance d atacenter interconnection strategy ,  develop  business cases for new technology applications at the datacenters, communicate project needs , support  data management request s ,  and manage relationships across 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 power to Microsoft datacenters.   The candidate will need to 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  and 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.

Responsibilities: Lead datacenter interconnection development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers in support of Microsoft’s datacenter businesses in EMEA.  Assist in the analysis of energy industry trends, market policy, and regulations to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, and advance sustainability goals.   Partner with globally distributed internal stakeholders on site selection and energy project development.  Assist in datacenter metric tracking and process improvement for internal reporting.  Work collaboratively with external vendors and consultants on regional energy market research, distilling key insights material to Microsoft’s cloud business growth.   Support internal business cases including providing input on financial models and regional strategies.   Business travel required (10%-25%, subject to fluctuation with business tempo).

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, and experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role    OR Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy  OR equivalent