Energy Program Manager (APAC)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Business Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks an Energy Program Manager/Senior Energy Program Manager for APAC. The role involves strategizing and executing end-to-end plans for Microsoft's energy requirements in a specific APAC market. This includes managing data center power interconnection, developing energy supply contracts with utilities and third-party suppliers, and conducting market analysis. Responsibilities also encompass driving sustainability programs (e.g., carbon-free energy goals) and collaborating with internal/external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the energy and utility industry, a strong understanding of power markets, and excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Significant travel is expected.
Must have:
  • 5+ years energy/utility experience in APAC
  • Power market understanding (Generation, Transmission, Distribution)
  • Strong analytical & negotiation skills
  • Experience with regulatory bodies
  • Project execution & cross-group collaboration
Good to have:
  • Data center and cloud services understanding
  • Experience in mission-critical environments
Perks:
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Networking opportunities

Job Details

Overview

 Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation seeks a new Energy Program Manager / Senior Energy Program Manager focused on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The candidate will be responsible for strategizing and executing “end-to-end” plans for Microsoft’s energy requirement for a specific geographical market within the APAC region.

 

This will include managing Data Center (DC) power interconnection and energy supply contract development with utilities and third party energy suppliers in certain geographical markets – including as part of the DC site selection strategy. 

 

The candidate will be responsible for driving analysis around energy industry trends, market policy and energy regulation the assigned geographical region. They will also manage and drive development internally and externally around certain sustainability programs (eg. Carbon-Free Energy goals).

 

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • MBA/post-graduate and/or Bachelor degree(s) in relevant fields, though experience in power/energy industries may substitute for relevant graduate education in this regard.
  • 5+ years of experience in the related roles, specific experience within the energy and utility industry in various APAC markets would be highly regarded.
  • Broad understanding of the power industry, with specific focus on the mechanics of power markets – including Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Wholesale & Retail Markets.
  • Understanding and experience working with regulatory bodies in the energy and utility industry.
  • Strong analytical capabilities to support review of utility tariffs, power contracts, and power market fundamentals.
  • Commercial negotiation experience.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial, self-directed spirit and proven track record of project execution, with exceptional interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills.
  • Team player capable of adapting to ambiguous environments with cross-group collaboration and problem-solving abilities with Growth mindset.
  • Growth mindset with high attention to detail.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • General understanding of data centers and cloud services.
  • Working in mission critical environments, where business continuity is key.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Energy Program Management

 

  • Lead and implement datacenter power interconnection projects, power purchase agreement and/or energy supply contract development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers in support of Microsoft’s DC businesses in APAC and associated objectives related to capacity delivery, cost and sustainability.
  • Lead analysis of energy industry trends, market policy and regulations - including their direct and indirect impact to Microsoft and other stakeholders.
  • Lead and Partner with globally distributed internal stakeholders on site selection and energy project development, (e.g. grid connection, engineering design, carbon-free energy) – including development of internal business cases and portfolio management tools.
  • Work collaboratively with external vendors and consultants on regional market research.
  • Build relationships + work collaboratively with external suppliers and partners, particularly power utilities, local and regional regulatory agencies, customers, and energy technology providers.
  • Business travel required (up to 25%, subject to fluctuation with business tempo).
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

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