Overview
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 seeks a Senior Program Manager in Energy Markets focused on EMEA. The role requires end-to-end ownership of complex energy programs including interconnection strategy, energy supply development, commercial negotiations, and delivery execution.
The Energy Program Manager will be recognized as a subject matter expert in energy markets and will independently deliver complex programs while influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead datacenter interconnection strategy and execution with utilities and third-party suppliers
Own energy supply initiatives and commercial workstreams including contract negotiations
Independently manage complex multi-stakeholder energy programs
Analyze energy market trends, policy and regulation to reduce cost and mitigate risk
Develop and lead business cases and commercial strategies
Partner across Site Selection, Engineering, Finance, Legal and Delivery
Build and manage senior relationships with utilities, regulators and developers
Drive improvements in internal reporting, metrics and processes
Provide leadership through mentoring and leading key initiatives
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and working experience in energy, project management or business development OR equivalent experience
Deep understanding of European power markets (regulated and deregulated)
Experience working with utilities, DNOs or TNOs
Strong commercial and analytical capability across power markets and contracts
Experience negotiating contracts and delivering energy projects
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Growth mindset and strong problem-solving capability
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading energy contract negotiations (PPA, utility agreements, lease energy structures, etc.)
Experience delivering energy strategies in hyperscale or digital infrastructure environments
Demonstrated track record of influencing outcomes across cross-functional and external stakeholder groups
Other Requirements:
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.
Sourcing Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 74,700.00 - £ 112,100.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about **requesting accommodations.**