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Microsoft Corporation Senior Technical Program Manager in Atlanta, Georgia
The Infrastructure Planning and Acquisition (IPA) organization is looking for a data-driven Senior Technical Program Manager that posseses collaboration and communication skills and execution ability for our Geo Expansion function - covering new region launch and existing region expansion planning. This role is responsible for managing cross functional infrastructure strategy and plans to support our rapidly scaling global data center infrastructure. This role will manage strategy and planning for Microsoft’s new cloud region launches and regional expansions. The right candidate will drive clarity and decisions on infrastructure sourcing signals by integrating with Azure, Finance, and Infrastructure acquisition teams, including land, power, network, and data center leasing and acquisition.
This role is part of a critical function that will be accountable for driving critical infrastructure decisions making sure all inputs are adequately captured and analyzed. This role will focus on:
Analysis of regional demand and supply inputs and variances to support long term decisions
Coordinating and driving infrastructure decisions on a timely manner
Identifying data needs, collecting required data, and providing the analysis to expedite decision making
Coordinating with finance on financial analysis and decision alignment
Program managing inputs to planning of new cloud regions
Understanding and clarifying key constraints to deploying new regions in a timely manner
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
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.
This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.
Responsibilities
Manage the new and existing expansion cloud region strategy and planning processes
Coordinate inputs for planning of new region launches and existing region expansions across infrastructure acquisition and Azure
Manage the infrastructure decision process to drive decisions on time and in alignment with our strategy
Drive close collaboration with planning and execution teams to resolve infrastructure problems
Perform Data analysis as required for driving infrastructure decisions
Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
Qualifications
Required Qualifcations:
Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.
2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Other 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.
Preferred/Additional Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.
6+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Demonstrated program management skills, including ability to direct multiple programs
Comfortable navigating, transforming, and managing large, complex, and ambiguous projects spanning multiple company divisions with high levels of visibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a wide array of stakeholders including internal teams, customers and senior leadership
Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 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 $145,800 - $238,600 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay %20 )
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 22, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .