Lease Delivery Program Manager

Lease Delivery Program Manager | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsLease Delivery Program ManagerUnited Arab Emirates, Dubai, DubaiApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042936Date postedJul 16, 2026Work site2 days / week in-officeTravel50-75%ProfessionReal Estate, Facilities, & ConstructionDisciplineConstruction Project ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewMicrosoft’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.Within that space, Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is the engine that powers our cloud services. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than one hundred datacentres and one million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts, who work tirelessly to support digital services for more than one billion customers and twenty million businesses in over ninety countries worldwide.With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacentre design and operations, and the overarching Microsoft mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, we have ambitious plans to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing and ever-increasing business demands that position Microsoft as a world-class provider. Underpinning these business imperatives, our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day.To help us achieve our objectives, growth, and transformation, we are seeking a  Lease Delivery Programme Manager to be part of the Integrated Lease Delivery (ILD) team  within CO+I.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:The Lease Delivery Programme Manager (LDPM) provides end-to-end programme leadership for the successful delivery of leased datacentre capacity, from deal execution through Ready for Service, Ready for Network Install and operational handover. Acting as the single accountable programme leader, the LDPM integrates delivery, technical, commercial, operational, safety, and project controls disciplines into one cohesive programme view.The LDPM is responsible for the planning, governance, integration, risk management, readiness, and execution of complex lease datacentre programmes, aligning internal Microsoft stakeholders, lease providers, and strategic partners around a common delivery plan. Through strong programme leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making, the LDPM ensures capacity is delivered safely, predictably, and at scale, meeting Microsoft’s business objectives with greater consistency, pace, and operational readiness.Key AccountabilitiesSingle-point accountability for programme delivery from Deal Summary through operational turnover.Integration of technical, commercial, delivery, operational, and project controls functions into a unified programme plan.Programme governance, readiness reviews, risk management, and executive reporting.Alignment of internal Microsoft teams and external lease providers to achieve delivery objectives.Delivery of capacity safely, on schedule, and in compliance with Microsoft standards and business requirements.Driving programme predictability, scalability, continuous improvement, and portfolio performance visibility.QualificationsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering,...