Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. 

The Datacenter Engineering (DCE) Global Lease Strategy Program Manager will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of leased datacenters globally. The DCE Global Lease Strategy Program Manager is an individual contributor role that will participate in various strategic global lease initiatives, global lease opportunities, and global lease governance on behalf of the DCE Global Lease team. They will work closely with internal regional lease delivery stakeholders including site acquisition, engineering, integration, construction, and operations. The Global Lease Strategy Program Manager will have the skillset to be able manage multiple projects/initiatives concurrently, manage external strategic lease discussions, coordinate with internal stakeholders and provide executive communication to leadership, when required.

This position will support the growth of our Datacenter Lease portfolio globally and will support governance for the lease program for Datacenter Engineering.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.  

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.  

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to (50)%.  

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.