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This is a chance to shape how we operate globally across datacenters while embracing responsible AI and modern delivery practices.ResponsibilitiesDefine end-to-end program plans using Agile and Waterfall with scope, milestones, dependencies, and timelinesExecute multi-year strategy to optimize infrastructure utilization across global datacentersCollaborate with senior leadership to align goals with organizational prioritiesLead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance) to ensure program successDefine operational readiness criteria for production releases and post-deployment validationMonitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plansGovern technical programs with change-control, impact analysis, and dependency validationDrive continuous improvement and stay ahead of industry trends in datacenter deliveryKey requirementsBachelor's Degree and 6+ years in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projectsAbility to meet security screening requirements (Microsoft Cloud Background Check)Preferred: 5+ years in Technical Program Management in highly technical environmentsExperience leading complex, cross-team programs with infrastructure or platform componentsExcellent written and verbal communicationStakeholder managementChange managementCloud infrastructure and distributed systemsPlatform or large-scale compute environmentsTechnical risk management and TPM frameworks","company":"Microsoft","rawCompany":"microsoft","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-26T14:32:49.972Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Technical Program Manager - Datacenter Infrastructure","description":"OverviewIn this role you drive multi-year, end-to-end technical programs for Microsoft's global datacenter infrastructure. 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