Principal Execution Program Manager

Principal Execution Program Manager | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsPrincipal Execution Program ManagerUnited States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations +2 moreApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200043493Date postedJul 16, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravelLess than 25%ProfessionProgram ManagementDisciplineTechnical Program ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewCloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the World’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide, and we are looking for passionate Principal Execution Program Manager to help achieve our mission.We are looking for an experienced Principal Execution Program Manager with deep technical and business effectiveness, trusted leadership and demonstrated large-scale program management success. You should have  industry knowledge, technical depth in the planning, data review and execution of data centers, and have executive presence to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives.In this role, the successful candidate will partner closely with key engineering leaders to drive programs focused on transforming how we deliver data centers to our customers. These programs will be on the leading edge of innovation and will include driving pilots and other first of kind programs that shape ongoing strategy in delivering data centers efficiently and on schedule. You balance effective analytical and technical skills with the ability to influence decision makers within the CO+I leadership and execution teams spread across the rest of Azure. You will also partner closely with related teams including our design engineering, construction, networking and data center project management teams.If you want to have fundamental impact on how Microsoft’s Cloud is deployed and operated, want to be involved with one of the most strategically important teams at Microsoft, possess effective technical and business acumen, leadership, creativity, and out of the box thinking then this job is for you!ResponsibilitiesIn alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.Manage cross functional initiatives, focusing on cross-organizational efficiencies and decision making that enable scale through streamlined rhythm of business, tools and processes.Leverage technical acumen in mechanical/electrical systems, structures, and networking infrastructure to facilitate engineering problem solving.Differentiate Microsoft data center delivery to create a competitive advantage by applying project and program management expertise.Drive business results through a regimented focus on key performance indicators and business goals, promoting clarity and motivation to the project team to execute on time, under budget, while delivering high quality results with zero rework.Use experience and expertise to improve and/or deploy templates, automation, and processes.Design and drive implementation of reporting by interfacing with business, engineering, finance, operations, and systems teams to provide actionable insights.Deliver on ambiguous projects with multiple stakeholders, unclear requirements, and incomplete data.Embody our culture and values.QualificationsRequired/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmentOR...