In addition, you will be required to act as Energy Program Manager - where the responsibilities include managing Data Center (DC) power interconnection and energy supply contract development with utilities and third party energy suppliers in certain geographical markets. In particular the candidate will also manage and drive development internally and externally around certain sustainability programs (eg. Carbon-Free Energy goals).
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Partner with Regional PMs to pragmatically manage transmission requirements across APAC and develop trusted relationships with key external stakeholders, e.g. Transmission & Distribution operators, regulatory bodies, data center associations, energy technology OEMs, third-party engineering diligence firms, to influence the development of new grid codes.
Represent Microsoft in external working groups on grid codes from, but not limited to, CIGRE, IEEE, etc.
Serve as the point of contact (POC) for the global team, ensuring lessons learned, best practices, and market intelligence are effectively shared across regions.
Provide transmission expertise support to Regional PMs—advising on grid connection, grid code, and transmission requirements—in addition to pragmatic program support..
Support internal impact assessment of grid connection and transmission requirements on data center design and delivery.
In specific circumstances, act as an Energy PM for assigned project Support datacenter power interconnection and energy supply with th utilities and third-party suppliers, in line with APAC capacity, cost, and sustainability objective
Track energy market trends, policy, and regulations relevant to Microsoft’s APAC datacenter growth, and partner with internal and external stakeholders on energy project development and market research.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering AND 5+ years experience in working with TSOs, regulatory bodies or customers on grid codes.
Proven program/project management experience delivering energy or infrastructure projects, ideally in a data center or utility-facing environment, including coordinating cross-functional and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse, non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated growth mindset with problem-solving skills
While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with power system modeling tools (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSe) and grid code compliance processes will be highly regarded for this position
Background Check 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.
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
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