Datacenter Technical Program Manager

Summary

Microsoft is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex datacenter end-to-end build delivery programs supporting Azure, artificial intelligence, and cloud services growth. The role owns infrastructure delivery from design and planning through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing risks and dependencies, and improving execution through automation and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end program goals and prioritized deliverables for complex datacenter build and delivery programs, translating organizational needs and market considerations into data-informed roadmaps and risk mitigation plans across functional areas and regions
• Lead cross-functional orchestration with engineering, design, security, construction, commissioning, operations, and other partners to design and deliver integrated solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, and compliance requirements for large-scale datacenter capacity
• Establish and manage program structures, schedules, and operating rhythms that span multiple datacenter projects, leveraging automation and data to track key performance indicators, manage dependencies, and proactively identify and resolve delivery risks
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define success criteria, telemetry, and performance metrics for datacenter delivery, using insights to improve execution quality, live-site supportability, and continuous improvement across programs
• Act as a trusted technical program advisor with internal and external stakeholders, leading customer and partner engagements, providing documentation and guidance, and influencing strategic decisions that improve Microsoft’s global datacenter delivery model

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos)
• 4+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects related to architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, networking, building management/monitoring or equivalent. Proven track record leading large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure and capital delivery programs, involving buildings and facilities, from planning through operational readiness
• 4+ years experience with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and technical infrastructure disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, network, and building systems
• 4+ years experience driving complex, multi-billion-dollar programs with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and contractual performance
• 4+ years experience of leadership and influence skills, with experience leading large, cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders in highly matrixed organizations
• 4+ years experience communicating complex technical and business issues through clear, concise, and actionable leadership narratives
• 4+ years experience applying business and commercial acumen, including financial management, strategic decision-making, and contract negotiation/administration

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience
• 1+ year(s) of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos)
• 4+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects related to architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, networking, building management/monitoring or equivalent. Proven track record leading large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure and capital delivery programs, involving buildings and facilities, from planning through operational readiness
• 4+ years experience with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and technical infrastructure disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, network, and building systems
• 4+ years experience driving complex, multi-billion-dollar programs with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and contractual performance
• 4+ years experience of leadership and influence skills, with experience leading large, cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders in highly matrixed organizations
• 4+ years experience communicating complex technical and business issues through clear, concise, and actionable leadership narratives
• 4+ years experience applying business and commercial acumen, including financial management, strategic decision-making, and contract negotiation/administration