Principal Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Infrastructure

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

23h • $142,800 - $304,200

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Integrated Planning & Execution (IPE) - Datacenter Infrastructure team is responsible for global planning to maximize efficiency of our capacity while optimizing safety, security, and availability across our global datacenter portfolio. As a Principal Technical Program Manager focused on Datacenter Infrastructure, you will be responsible for leading and managing Global OKRs across multiple regions and cross-functional teams. You will partner with team projects, analytics, and growing key business relationships aimed at optimizing global programs that not only prove at pilot but also scale for impact. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for maximizing efficiency and ensuring sustainable practices in our cloud infrastructure.
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing enterprise-level programs in a complex cloud infrastructure environment, ensuring seamless integration of cloud services, and optimizing performance across the organization. As a Datacenter Infrastructure Lead, you will play a key role in driving a successful multi-year execution, implementation of strategies and ongoing management of our cloud infrastructure initiatives across MSFT.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, or similar role in highly technical environments.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑team technical programs with significant infrastructure or platform components.
• Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following: Cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, Platforms or large‑scale compute environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage execution in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Deep Program Management expertise in converting data into insights into actions into impacts.
• Change Management and Stakeholder Management are important to the success of this role.
• Experience delivering programs that not only prove at pilot but also scale for impact.
• Familiarity with data center operations, hardware lifecycle management, or global deployment programs.
• Experience driving cycle‑time reduction or large‑scale process transformation.
• Background working with hyperscale cloud platforms or enterprise services.

Responsibilities

• Defining end-to-end technical program plans using structured delivery frameworks including Agile and Waterfall, including scope, milestones, dependencies, and execution timelines.
• Execute a comprehensive multi-year program strategy to optimize infrastructure utilization across Microsoft's global datacenters.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align program goals with organizational objectives and business priorities.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and finance, to ensure program success.
• Implementing responsible AI practices in AI/ML systems, including model risk assessment, bias evaluation, data governance controls, and compliance with internal and regulatory AI policies.
• Analyzing complex system and platform dependencies across distributed services, APIs, and infrastructure components to identify technical risks and execution constraints.
• Managing technical risk, issue, and decision tracking using formal TPM frameworks and escalation models.
• Defining technical requirements, success criteria, and acceptance metrics using functional and non-functional requirement specifications, including scalability, availability, performance, and security targets.
• Defining operational readiness criteria for production releases using go-live checklists, failure-mode analysis, and post-deployment validation metrics.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of program activities.
• Driving program execution across distributed engineering teams by tracking delivery metrics including schedule variance, milestone burndown, throughput, and defect leakage.
• Implementing governance and change-control mechanisms for technical programs using impact analysis, dependency validation, and formal change-approval processes.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices, innovative solutions, and process enhancements.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to datacenter infrastructure and delivery.
• Lead efforts to pilot and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to enhance program outcomes.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal