Microsoft Energy Program Manager - Senior 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

553657211

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.

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 (electricity) 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 negotiation, and power market fundamentals.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of data centers and cloud services.

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.

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 negotiation 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, distributed energy, 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).