Microsoft Asset Manager Renewable Energy 

United States, Washington 

78724517

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 2+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in the energy sector with exposure to renewable energy and wholesale and/or retail power markets
• 2+ years of experience with renewable energy asset management and Power Purchase Agreement management

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • OR Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles
  • OR equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of energy or renewable energy experience [solar PV, onshore or offshore wind and other technologies].
• 5+ years of experience managing power purchase agreements, both physical and financial contracts for differences, for example Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPA)
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining internal and external stakeholder relationships

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until April 12, 2024.

• Manage key commercial relationships with renewable energy suppliers in a variety of European and Global markets
• Onboard new contracts at execution into an asset management platform and develop commercial relationships with suppliers
• Monitor the progress of contracted assets under construction and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, as well as support review and interpretation of renewable energy contracts and ensure vendor compliance
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce risk and ensure that contracts deliver renewable energy in line with expectations to meet company goals
• Track environmental attribute certificate delivery/retirement in accordance with contract provisions and maintain supporting documentation for audit
• Ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements
• Stay informed and communicate market, policy and regulatory changes that could impact contract performance
• Track asset P&L and provide input for asset performance reporting to management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate information is shared on a timely basis with legal, tax, accounting, and finance
• Monitor contract settlements and implement tools for independent verification to ensure accurate invoices and timely payments
• Provide support for contract negotiations with actionable feedback on vendor performance and portfolio risks and opportunities
• Support the development of a platform of analytical and management tools to optimize the renewable energy portfolio

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