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Posted date: Aug 01, 2024
Category: Hardware Engineering
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $183,700
Range: $117,200 - $250,200
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: People Manager
Description
Microsoft is looking for a Renewable Energy Settlements Lead to join the Renewable Energy Team within Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization. This position will lead the management of renewable energy invoicing and attribute tracking to meet Microsoft’s 100% renewable energy goal by 2025 and support our carbon neutrality by 2030. This role is a unique opportunity to gain a wide range of exposure to corporate renewable energy through managing key sustainability and cost data while working to evolve systems needed to efficiently achieve our ambitious goals.The candidate will have experience with renewable energy contract settlements, ability to manage commercial relationships with effective communication, and demonstrate analytical skills and process development skills through a demonstrated ability to deliver results. We operate in a fast-paced work environment so the right candidate will be able to take on a variety of tasks while maintaining work product quality and attention to detail.
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. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond
Settlements
Lead the tracking and approval of renewable energy project invoices and data to ensure timely and accurate settlements with counterparties Leverage tools and renewable energy contractual knowledge to investigate and resolve discrepancies with supplier invoices Manage associated payments processes in accordance with contract terms and company policies for a portfolio of assests Lead the development of purchase orders Manage the suite of data critical to Resolve issues and develop process to manage settlements of unique contract structures Attribute Management
Lead the tracking and reconciliation of renewable energy attribute credits that support Microsoft’s environmental claims Develop strategy for attribute management to align with regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments Work with counterparties and attribute registries to ensure full delivery of renewable energy credits across varied and complex contract structures Tooling, Process & Reporting
Lead the development and implementation of relevant tooling and systems to enable scale of invoicing and attribute management Develop analytics and management processes to optimize the operations renewable energy portfolio Work collaboratively across internal teams to support operations functions such as supplier management Support the reporting and auditing of Microsoft’s renewable energy performance Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related rolesOR 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 rolesOR equivalent experience.
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 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related rolesOR Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related rolesOR Doctorate 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 rolesOR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) people management experience.
6+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector with exposure to wholesale energy markets and contract settlements Experience with renewable energy registries such as PJM-GATS, NAR, WRIGIS, and European GoO tracking. Experience developing processes and tooling to support large portfolios Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office suite products. Analytical capabilities and exceptional attention to detail
Sourcing Engineering M4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $153,600 - $250,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Aug 22, 2024
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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