General Manager, Strategic Energy Partnerships

General Manager, Strategic Energy PartnershipsMicrosoft'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.Responsibilities:Develop trusted commercial relationships with external suppliers and partners, e.g. policy-makers, electric utilities, independent power producers ("IPPs"), energy technology OEMs, and third-party engineering diligence firms, to lead complex first-of-a-kind energy solutions that deliver value for Microsoft, including a range of potential infrastructure scenarios and technologies around the globe.Lead commercial valuation and structuring for energy deals related to datacenter site selection and capacity delivery, including critical analytical skills related to reliability and costs of new structures, with an understanding of the regulatory, accounting and finance complexities related to the energy sector.Represent the Energy team as the executive owner of deals to achieve alignment with key internal stakeholders across real estate functions, Finance, Legal, Accounting, Engineering, Sustainability, to secure internal support and approvals for new transaction structures.Lead a team tasked with negotiating and undertaking contractual terms behind energy solutions for accelerated infrastructure build, including working with Microsoft internal and outside legal counsel, as well as regulators and policy makers.Business travel will likely be required, ~25%, subject to fluctuation with business requirements.Qualifications:Required Qualifications:Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations in the energy industry (such as electric utility operations, power trading, infrastructure energy and/or IPP power origination)OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, AND 9+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations in the energy industry (such as electric utility operations, power trading, infrastructure energy and/or IPP power origination)OR equivalent experience.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.Preferred Qualifications:20+ years of experience in the energy industry, i.e. electric utility operations, power trading and/or IPP power origination, including 5+ years at the leadership level.5+ years of experience in the digital infrastructure space, and/or familiarity with hyperscale practices in site selection, energy contracting and sustainability goals.Effective communication skills and a track record of navigating and leading through ambiguous circumstances without clearly defined parameters yet ability to delivery results on deadlines in the energy space.Demonstrated experience in delivering first-of-a-kind energy solutions and understanding key value drivers in energy, power industry finance, and power purchasing contracts, including behind-the-meter generation.Sourcing Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-payThis 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. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)