Principal Program Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Portfolio Planning & Management

Cloud Operations Innovation (COI) is seeking a Principal Program Manager to support the Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition organization. COI is responsible for planning building and operating Microsofts global cloud infrastructure estate and enabling the continued growth of the worlds leading cloud platform.

The organization is responsible for long-range demand and supply planning business operations and strategic infrastructure acquisition across land leasing power and network domains. To support Microsofts rapid growth and evolving infrastructure needs we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Principal Program Manager Cloud Infrastructure Portfolio Planning & Management to drive critical planning and portfolio management initiatives across our global cloud infrastructure portfolio.

In this role you will lead a high-performing team responsible for advancing site due diligence (SDD) processes informing land investment and go/no-go decisions shaping regional and sub-regional portfolio strategies and supporting capital planning and acquisition efforts. You will work at the intersection of strategy operations and infrastructure development to help determine where and how Microsoft grows its cloud footprint around the world.

This is a unique opportunity to influence some of Microsofts most significant infrastructure investments partnering across executive leadership engineering finance energy real estate and business operations teams. You will help define scalable processes drive strategic decision-making and enable the execution of long-term growth plans that support the future of cloud and AI.

The successful candidate will bring a background in program management strategic planning portfolio management and complex cross-functional execution. They will demonstrate intellectual curiosity a passion for technology and cloud infrastructure and the ability to lead through ambiguity while driving measurable business outcomes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments enjoy solving complex challenges and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the infrastructure that powers Microsofts cloud services this role offers an exceptional opportunity for impact and growth.

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.

• Synthesize market business and technical inputs to shape regional growth strategies identify expansion opportunities and prioritize infrastructure investments across existing and emerging markets.

• Lead site due diligence (SDD) processes land investment evaluations go/no-go decisions acquisition approvals and capital planning initiatives that enable long-term cloud growth.

• Develop and execute regional portfolio management frameworks and sub-regional infrastructure strategies to support capacity resiliency and business growth objectives.

• Partner across acquisitions engineering finance energy networking construction and business operations teams to align infrastructure investments with customer demand market dynamics and Microsofts strategic priorities.

• Drive strategic decision-making through market analysis scenario planning and portfolio insights helping identify the highest-value opportunities across the cloud infrastructure portfolio.

• Establish scalable governance planning and operating mechanisms that improve decision quality execution rigor and accountability across complex cross-functional programs.

• Manage interdependencies risks and competing priorities across multiple investment and acquisition workstreams to ensure successful delivery of critical business outcomes.

• Lead organizational transformation and continuous improvement efforts driving process maturity and operational excellence across portfolio planning and acquisition functions.

• Build and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration inclusivity and growth while delivering results in a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment.

• This role includes people management responsibilities including talent development coaching organizational leadership and performance management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Math Business or related field AND 6 years experience in engineering product/technical program management data analysis or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 1 year(s) project or people management experience.
• 3 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Computer Science Engineering Data Science Math Business or related field AND 12 years experience in engineering product/technical program management data analysis or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 4 years people management experience.
• 8 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.