The Principal Program Manager for Cloud Infrastructure Portfolio Planning & Management will lead a high-performing team within the Cloud Operations + Innovation organization at Microsoft. This role focuses on advancing site due diligence processes, informing land investment decisions, and shaping regional portfolio strategies to support the growth of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and infrastructure development, influencing significant infrastructure investments. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic decision-making and enable long-term growth plans in a fast-paced environment.

• 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.

• Synthesize market, business, and technical inputs to shape regional growth strategies and prioritize infrastructure investments.
• Lead site due diligence processes, land investment evaluations, and capital planning initiatives.
• Develop and execute regional portfolio management frameworks to support business growth objectives.
• Partner across various teams to align infrastructure investments with customer demand and market dynamics.
• Drive strategic decision-making through market analysis and portfolio insights.
• Establish scalable governance and planning mechanisms to improve decision quality and execution rigor.
• Manage interdependencies, risks, and competing priorities across multiple investment workstreams.
• Lead organizational transformation and continuous improvement efforts across portfolio planning functions.
• Build and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.