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Microsoft is seeking a Program Manager - Lease Sustainability, who will be instrumental in executing our sustainability and ESG program within the Leased Data Center portfolio of Microsoft CO+I. In this role, the Program Manager - Lease Sustainability will engage directly with lease providers, coordinate with internal teams to provide sustainability data and solutions, oversee in-flight programs, and ensure continuous sustainability compliance and transparency in the context of rapidly scaling global datacenter operations.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with datacenter lessor partners to build sustainability and ESG readiness capabilities and roadmaps through creative, mutually-beneficial approaches
Align cross-functionally with Microsoft sustainability SMEs on programs and success metrics
Support CO+I efforts to prepare data, documentation, internal and external reports, and CO+I sustainability leadership reviews
prepare and review ad hoc blogs, slide decks, and briefs
Build and maintain strong internal partnerships with cross-functional teams involved in datacenter operations, sustainability execution, ESG planning, implementation and disclosure, energy, data center engineering, sales, and other functions
Ensure the highest standards of responsiveness and accuracy in addressing lessor inquiries, setting the benchmark for excellence in stakeholder communication
Champion data transparency and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and mutual benefit in sustainability efforts
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree AND indepth experience in supplier/vendor/lessor program management, environmental sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Philanthropies, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area
Contract negotiation or data analytics experience
Demonstrated global program impact with clear targets and milestones
Experience working with individual contributors, technical specialists, managers, and executives across disciplines
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter