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Renewable Energy Program Manager
Redmond, WA
Job Description
OverviewThe Microsoft Renewable Energy team is charged with procuring carbon-free energy to meet its sustainability commitments - 100% renewable energy by 2025 and 100/100/0 by 2030. We are seeking a passionate and creative originator to join our team as a Renewable Energy Program Manager. You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiation, and managing renewable energy contracts for Microsoft. You will join an existing team that procures energy from new renewable energy projects around the globe via long-term PPAs for our Scope 2 and Scope 3 goals. You will have demonstrated prior experience and knowledge of renewable energy procurement with an emphasis on corporate procurement, wholesale energy markets, large-scale energy portfolio management, finance, and energy policy. 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 daywe build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to cultivate 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. This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to50%.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic SourcingAssists in defining, maintaining, and executing on sourcing strategy for renewable energy to ensure Microsoft meets its public-facing goals (e.g., 100% renewable energy 100/100/0, etc.). Considers all relevant elements of business requirements (e.g., risk management, project maturity, supplier relationship, technology adoption) and partners with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies. Sourcing OperationsEvaluates project viability and development progress, market conditions, and sourcing data to inform decision making that enables Microsoft to address its Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Supplier ManagementManages contract and price negotiation activities and strategies for renewable energy PPAs, ensuring that price, capacity, and business needs are met in a risk mitigated manner. Where appropriate, ensures compliance with Microsoft's requirements for cross-functional engagements with suppliers. Serves as one of Microsoft's central points of contact for suppliers for renewable energy supply, leads the enablement and development of new suppliers to help Microsoft scale renewable energy procurement in global markets, and maintain productive relationships with existing suppliers. Program ManagementManages internal cross-functional partnerships, monitors and resolves internal partner's issues without additional escalation, influences near-term sourcing decisions by discussing details and implications (e.g., tradeoffs, pricing), and seeks to align investments with supply needs to ensure delivery of renewable energy supply as contracted. OtherEmbody our Culture and Values
ResponsibilitiesStrategic SourcingAssists in defining, maintaining, and executing on sourcing strategy for renewable energy to ensure Microsoft meets its public-facing goals (e.g., 100% renewable energy 100/100/0, etc.). Considers all relevant elements of business requirements (e.g., risk management, project maturity, supplier relationship, technology adoption) and partners with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies. Sourcing OperationsEvaluates project viability and development progress, market conditions, and sourcing data to inform decision making that enables Microsoft to address its Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Supplier ManagementManages contract and price negotiation activities and strategies for renewable energy PPAs, ensuring that price, capacity, and business needs are met in a risk mitigated manner. Where appropriate, ensures compliance with Microsoft's requirements for cross-functional engagements with suppliers. Serves as one of Microsoft's central points of contact for suppliers for renewable energy supply, leads the enablement and development of new suppliers to help Microsoft scale renewable energy procurement in global markets, and maintain productive relationships with existing suppliers. Program ManagementManages internal cross-functional partnerships, monitors and resolves internal partner's issues without additional escalation, influences near-term sourcing decisions by discussing details and implications (e.g., tradeoffs, pricing), and seeks to align investments with supply needs to ensure delivery of renewable energy supply as contracted. OtherEmbody our Culture and Values
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Regular, Full Time
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