Senior Program Manager - Cloud Planning

Microsoft • Redmond, WA

2d • $119,800 - $234,700

About The Position

Microsoft’s Cloud Planning organization is the central planning function within Cloud Supply Chain, responsible for forecasting, demand planning, and supply planning for Microsoft Cloud services and associated hardware. The role leads strategic planning for cloud capacity buffers, helping ensure resilient capacity decisions support the needs of Microsoft’s cloud business. It works across planning, capacity management, engineering, finance, and data science to develop planning strategies, models, analytics, and leadership recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in decision science modeling and quantitative analysis using tools such as Python or R.
• Expertise in analytics and data visualization using SQL, Python, R, or Power BI, and ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs in ambiguous environments.
• Experience assessing financial implications of investments and planning choices, with a focus on CapEx impacts.
• Strong communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to create clarity and drive progress in fast-changing, highly ambiguous situations.
• Proven track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic cloud capacity buffer planning, aligning stakeholders and leadership on strategy, priorities, and decisions.
• Lead monthly planning cycles to generate and optimize cloud capacity buffer targets using scenario simulations and data analytics.
• Develop and transform the long-term roadmap for cloud buffer planning processes and models to meet future business needs.
• Identify and communicate systemic risks and opportunities related to capacity and buffers, and create strategic mitigation plans.
• Build cross-functional partnerships with leaders across planning, capacity management, engineering, finance, and data science.
• Guide improvements to cloud capacity buffer models and analytics, focusing on scalability, transparency, and alignment with business strategy.
• Define and track buffer-effectiveness metrics, ensuring insights lead to clear actions and accountability.
• Provide thought leadership and decision support for cloud capacity buffer strategies, including impactful recommendations for leadership.

What This Job Offers

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