Principal Technical Program Manager

Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Integrated Planning and Execution (IPE) IUE Power Harvesting team is responsible for the development and implementation of global strategies across our DCs. As a Cloud Principal Technical Program Manager focused on Infrastructure Utilization Efficiency (IUE), you will be responsible for leading and managing projects aimed at optimizing power management infrastructure across diverse geographical locations and multi-disciplinary teams. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for maximizing efficiency, increasing energy consumption, 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 complex cloud infrastructure programs, ensuring seamless integration of cloud services, and optimizing performance across the organization. As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will play a key role in driving the successful strategy development, implementation and ongoing management of our cloud infrastructure initiatives across MSFT.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Lead the development of comprehensive strategies for optimizing infrastructure utilization efficiency in cloud environments, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Planning and Execution: Plan, execute, and oversee projects aimed at scaling infrastructure utilization efficiency initiatives globally. This includes defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, finance, and sustainability teams to align infrastructure optimization efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and milestones to key stakeholders at various levels of the organization, including executive leadership.
• Resource Management: Manage resources efficiently, including personnel, budget, and technology, to ensure successful project delivery within scope, timeline, and budget constraints.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with infrastructure optimization projects and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of infrastructure utilization efficiency initiatives. Regularly monitor performance and provide comprehensive reports to management.
• Continuous Improvement and Partnership: Drive a culture of partnership with key business stakeholders focused on continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes, tools, and methodologies, and implementing enhancements to optimize project delivery and outcomes.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

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.
• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

• OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

• 1+ year(s) technical product/service/project, software development or software engineering experience

• 1+ year(s) experience working with cross-team stakeholders in a matrixed organization

• 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).

Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.

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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.