Technical Program Manager - DC Leasing

Join Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) team and help shape the future of global cloud and AI infrastructure. In this role, you will play a critical part in identifying, evaluating, and advancing strategic datacenter opportunities that enable Microsoft’s rapidly expanding cloud and AI services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions, streamline complex processes, and accelerate infrastructure delivery at global scale. This is an exciting opportunity to influence high-impact programs, solve complex challenges, and help build the foundation powering Microsoft's next generation of innovation.

The Datacenter leasing Technical Program Manager will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of leased datacenters globally. The Technical Program Manager will project manage technical and delivery alignment between Microsoft requirements and Lessor’s proposal, handle escalations, and close technical and delivery gaps as the primary point of contact between internal and external parties.

The position will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders throughout construction, RFS, and operations handover, addressing technical challenges that may impact the timely delivery of the datacenter to customers.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide global program support.
• Drive technical solutions for leased datacenters in partnership with Microsoft’s and Lessor’s core engineering teams.
• Evaluate lessor’s design proposal against technical requirements and mitigate non-compliance through technical and commercial solutions.
• Assesses lessor’s compliance through review of technical documents, site assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders during construction, RFS, and operations handover to unblock any technical issues risking the on-time delivery of Datacenter to customers.
• Drive cost impact analysis on non-compliance and specification changes. Escalate and provide visibility and feedback to leadership on cost drivers.
• Partner with Microsoft Engineering, Integration, Security, Operations, and Energy teams on resolution management.
• Drive partner accountability on contractual milestones and commercial commitments
• Own overall schedule tracking, risk identification, blockers, and mitigation for the assigned projects; creating clear visibility for leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Telecom Engineering, or related technical field AND experience in engineering, operations, commissioning or technical program management
• Experience managing cross functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Experience in data center design, infrastructure, and critical environments.
• Broad infrastructure knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems with a focus on Datacenter integration and performance.
• Familiarity with key industry standards and best practices, including ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, ANSI, and NFPA.
• Familiarity with high-density power and cooling solutions, sustainability initiatives, and emerging technologies for AI workloads.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in engineering and technical program management.
• Experience managing cross functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Experience with mission critical environments, such as Data Centers
• Experience implementing advanced cooling technologies such as liquid-to-chip

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.

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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.