Associate Energy Program Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation is seeking a Program Manager, Energy Markets to drive strategic energy initiatives across the Nordics.This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, technology, and infrastructure, helping to deliver the reliable and sustainable energy solutions that support Microsoft's expanding datacenter footprint and the growth of the cloud and AI economy. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of projects focused on datacenter energy supply and technology. Responsibilities include supporting site selection efforts, advancing datacenter interconnection strategies, evaluating new technologies, developing business cases, communicating project requirements, supporting data management needs, and partnering with stakeholders to identify and execute opportunities that enable Microsoft's continued growth. As part of the CO+I Energy Team, you will join a group of specialists responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and delivering strategic energy solutions across the region. Working closely with internal teams, utilities, regulators, industry experts, and other external partners, you will help balance sustainability, speed to market, and economic value while shaping the infrastructure that powers Microsoft's global cloud and AI services. You'll tackle complex challenges, influence critical decisions, and contribute to projects that have a lasting impact at scale.  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.

Job Responsibilities Lead datacenter interconnection development with utilities and third-party energy suppliers in support of Microsoft’s datacenter businesses in EMEA. Assist in the analysis of energy industry trends, market policy, and regulations to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, and advance sustainability goals.  Partner with globally distributed internal stakeholders on site selection and energy project development. Assist in datacenter metric tracking and process improvement for internal reporting. Work collaboratively with external vendors and consultants on regional energy market research, distilling key insights material to Microsoft’s cloud business growth.  Support internal business cases including providing input on financial models and regional strategies.  Business travel required (10%-25%, subject to fluctuation with business tempo).

Job Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, and experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role   OR Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy OR equivalent experience. Broad understanding of the European power industry, with specific focus on the mechanics of deregulated power markets.  Understanding of working within the energy and/or utility industry in Europe. Strong commercial and technical analysis capabilities to support review of utility tariffs, power contracts, and power market fundamentals. Fluent in English and a Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish) While not required, we also look for the following   Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law, Policy, or related field, and experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role   OR Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering, Law, Policy, AND experience in the energy industry, project management, business development, or related role   OR