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About the Role

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. 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 teams.
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.

Requirements

Experience working with utilities, DNOs, or TNOs.
Experience negotiating contracts and delivering energy projects.
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.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Skills

Deep understanding of European power markets (regulated and deregulated).
Strong commercial and analytical capability across power markets and contracts.
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Growth mindset and strong problem-solving capability.

Location

EMEA
United Kingdom

Experience Level

Working experience in energy, project management, or business development

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree
Equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

£ 74,700.00 - £ 112,100.00 per year (United Kingdom base pay range)

Benefits

Eligible for benefits and other compensation

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process is available.