Director of Asset Management
Redmond, WA 
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Overview Microsoft is looking for a Director of Asset Management to join the Energy Team within the Cloud Operations + Innovation Organization. The Director of Asset Management will report to the General Manager of Renewable and Carbon Free Energy, and Carbon Dioxide Removal ("CDR"). This position will be responsible for managing a team of Asset Managers focused on renewable energy and CDR. With more than 20 GWs of renewable energy under contract and a rapidly growing fleet of contracted CDR projects the scope and impact of leading this team is critical to meeting Microsoft's Sustainability Goals. In this role, you will manage a large portfolio of global renewable energy contracts. The successful candidate will have experience managing a highly productive team, vast knowledge of wholesale renewable energy contracts, fostering strategic commercial relationships, familiarity with all major global power markets, and demonstrated analytical skills through a proven ability to deliver results. This role will provide the candidate with a unique opportunity to join a high impact team and gain a wide range of exposure to global energy markets. We enjoy a fast-paced, diverse and inclusive environment with a focus on agility, growth, and quality product...and we have some fun in the process! 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.
ResponsibilitiesManage a team focused on developing key commercial relationships with energy and CDR suppliers in a variety Global MarketsResponsible for growing the team to meet our expanding program needs, leading hiring discussions and decision-makingMonitor the progress of contracted assets under construction,ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, as well as support review and interpretation of renewable energy contracts and ensure vendor complianceProactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and ensure that contracts deliver in line with expectations to meet company goalsManage the portfolio operations team that tracks environmental attribute certificate delivery/retirement in accordance with contract provisions and maintain supporting documentation for auditDevelop and implement a roadmap for process and system development required to track contract obligations including key milestones, environmental attribute delivery, forecasting and invoicingEnsure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirementsStay informed and communicate market, policy and regulatory changes that could impact contract performanceTrack asset P&L and provide input for asset performance reporting to managementCollaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate information is shared on a timely basis with legal, tax, accounting, and finance * Monitor contract settlements and implement tools for independent verification to ensure accurate invoices and timely paymentsProvide support for contract negotiations with actionable feedback on vendor performance and portfolio risks and opportunitiesDirect and support the development of a platform of analytical and management tools to optimize the renewable energy portfolioEmbody our culture and values

 

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