Principal Program Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Portfolio Planning & Management

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is seeking a Principal Program Manager to support the Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition organization. CO+I is responsible for planning, building, and operating Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure estate and enabling the continued growth of the world’s 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 Microsoft's 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 Microsoft’s 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 Microsoft's 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 Microsoft’s 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:

• Bachelor's 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

• Bachelor's 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.