Principal Technical Program Manager - Network Hardware Planning

Overview

Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud and AI capabilities at scale. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. The CSCP organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as plan, source, make, deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), sustainability, and decommissioning of datacenter assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is supported by more than 300 datacenters around the world that enable services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries.

Microsoft Cloud Planning (MCP) is the central planning function within CSCP focused on forecasting, demand planning, and supply planning for all Microsoft Cloud services and associated hardware, directly impacting the success of Microsoft's cloud business.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead network demand planning for programs supporting Azure and AI infrastructure growth across Microsoft’s global cloud platform.
• Translate business demand, technology roadmaps, and infrastructure requirements into actionable plans that improve readiness, predictability, and execution.
• Drive complex, cross-functional initiatives across engineering, capacity planning, deployment, finance, and business organizations.
• Lead strategic programs and planning transformations that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and execution challenges and drive alignment on mitigation strategies across partner teams.
• Establish governance mechanisms, business rhythms, executive reviews, and performance metrics that enable effective decision-making and execution at scale.
• Partner with engineering teams to understand infrastructure requirements and ensure planning assumptions remain aligned with evolving technology needs.
• Develop data-driven analysis and recommendations that influence prioritization, investment decisions, and business planning.
• Build alignment and drive decisions across multiple organizations while managing competing priorities and constraints.
• Communicate complex technical and business topics clearly to senior leaders and executives, including recommendations, tradeoffs, risks, and execution plans.
• Represent the organization in executive forums and lead discussions that shape network planning strategy and operational execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-focused execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's 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.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Infrastructure Planning, Engineering, Operations, Business Planning, or related disciplines;
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-organizational programs with executive visibility and measurable business impact.
• Experience driving demand planning, forecasting, capacity planning, infrastructure planning, or business planning processes within complex technology environments.
• Proven track record of independently leading highly ambiguous initiatives and delivering results across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Experience presenting recommendations, business tradeoffs, and strategic decisions to executive audiences.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success driving strategic business decisions through influence, data, and operational rigor.
• Experience supporting hyperscale cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, networking, data centers, or large-scale technical environments.
• Understanding of network architecture, networking technologies, infrastructure deployment, and capacity management concepts.
• Experience leading planning transformation, operational excellence, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Proficient financial and business acumen.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, governance frameworks, and business review mechanisms.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Operations, or related field

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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.

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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.