Data Centre Pre-Construction Program Manager - Lease Portfolio (EMEA)

Data Centre Pre-Construction Program Manager - Lease Portfolio (EMEA) | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsData Centre Pre-Construction Program Manager - Lease Portfolio (EMEA)United Kingdom, London, London +1 moreNo longer accepting applications.Job number200042935Date postedJul 14, 2026Work site1 day / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionProgram ManagementDisciplineTechnical Program ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewMicrosoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Program Manager for Integrated Lease Delivery (ILD) team, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on personal and professional development for all employees and offers training and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion training and events, and professional certifications.This role sits within the Integrated Lease Delivery (ILD) function and focuses on Pre-Constrcution and Front End Planning across the Data Centre leasing portfolio, ensuring projects are set up for successful delivery through partnership with Lease Providers, robust planning, governance, and risk management.If you bring strong technical and business acumen, leadership capability, and a proactive, data-driven mindset—this role offers the opportunity to shape one of Microsoft’s most strategically important global portfolios.Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realise shared goals.ResponsibilitiesFront End Planning & Delivery ReadinessLead the front-end planning process across the EMEA lease portfolio, ensuring all projects meet defined readiness criteria prior to execution.Define and implement standardised planning frameworks, checklists, and governance gates aligned with lease requirements and Global Design standards.Ensure scope clarity, contract alignment, and deliverable completeness prior to delivery handover.Lease Provider Engagement & Performance AlignmentAct as the primary interface for lease providers during front-end planning, ensuring early alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables.Drive consistent planning expectations and standards across lease providers, aligned with Microsoft requirements.Support onboarding and integration of lease providers into standardised  processes and requirements.Identify and mitigate risks arising from lease provider capability, capacity, or performance gaps at early stages.Partner with performance management functions to ensure front-end readiness aligns with broader lease provider performance frameworks.Portfolio Pipeline PlanningProvide end-to-end visibility of the project pipeline, supporting delivery planning across a large-scale portfolio.Partner with regional teams and partner teams to prioritise projects based on demand, readiness, and risk profile.Drive consistency in pipeline forecasting, tracking, and reporting.Risk Management & EscalationIdentify and mitigate front-end risks with Lease Providers, including design readiness, contract gaps, permitting dependencies, power risks, and stakeholder misalignment.Lead structured risk management for pre-construction issues prior to lease execution.Ensure risks are clearly tracked, communicated, and escalated through governance channels.Contract & Compliance AlignmentEnsure delivery alignment to the lease contract, including Exhibit requirements and compliance criteria.Support early identification and resolution of contract gaps in the Integrated...