Sustainability Enablement Manager

Job ID: 200045618Posted: 2026-07-29Location: United States, Washington, RedmondSalary: USD $105,800 - $204,000 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: 4 days / week in-officeRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Corporate AffairsDiscipline: Corporate Social ResponsibilityCompany: MicrosoftOverviewMicrosoft’s Energy, Connectivity, and Sustainability (ECS) organization within Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) supports the company’s environmental sustainability agenda through governance, market development, and enabling infrastructure required for long-term business growth.  As AI and cloud infrastructure continue to scale globally, customers are increasingly seeking clarity on the environmental impacts associated with digital infrastructure—including energy use, water consumption, and lifecycle emissions. These topics are becoming a regular component of enterprise customer conversations and procurement decision-making.  The Sustainability Enablement Manager will sit within CELA ECS and support Microsoft’s communication functions by helping translate Microsoft’s sustainability commitments and progress into business-relevant narratives that can be used internally and externally. This role will contribute to internal readiness by questions related to the resource intensity of AI and cloud technologies and the environmental impacts associated with digital infrastructure growth.  Impact  In this role, you will support ECS by enabling effective engagement on sustainability topics related to AI and cloud infrastructure—helping ensure that Microsoft’s sustainability commitments and progress are clearly elevated in relevant conversations and aligned with broader business growth objectives. ResponsibilitiesEngagement Support  Support ECS in preparing for sustainability-related engagements Participate in meetings as appropriate to communicate Microsoft’s sustainability commitments and progress related to infrastructure growth.  Assist internal stakeholders in addressing questions related to the environmental impacts of cloud and AI technologies, including but not limited to emissions, energy use, and water consumption.  Content Development  Develop and tailor sustainability-focused presentation materials for use in engagements, briefings, and executive meetings.  Prepare briefing documents and talking points for internal leaders participating in sustainability-focused customer discussions.  Maintain sustainability engagement assets aligned with approved corporate messaging frameworks developed by CELA ECS.  Enablement  Collaborate with stakeholders to support sustainability-related readiness in conversations.  Contribute to internal briefings and readiness materials that prepare internal presenters for customer conversations regarding the environmental impact of Microsoft’s digital infrastructure.  Support scalable approaches to sustainability engagement across regions and industries.  Cross-Functional Collaboration  Partner with internal stakeholders across Microsoft teams to align sustainability messaging with evolving priorities.  Support ECS efforts to scale sustainable markets and infrastructure in ways that enable broader digital infrastructure growth.  QualificationsRequired qualifications:Master's Degree AND 3+ years work experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropies, government affairs, business and international development, or related area and experience developing executive-level presentation materials including experience communicating sustainability or technical topics in a clear, business-relevant manner. OR Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years' work experience in corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropies, government affairs, business and international development, or related area and experience developing executive-level presentation materials including experience communicating sustainability or technical topics in a clear, business-relevant manner. OR equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications: Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams. Familiarity with corporate sustainability topics such as carbon accounting, renewable energy, or emissions reduction strategies. Experience supporting enterprise engagements (e.g. briefings, workshops, or executive meetings). Experience supporting internal enablement or readiness efforts. Corporate Social Responsibility IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $105,800 - $204,000 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 $138,400 - $223,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.