Principal Program Manager - Front End Planning

**Overview**

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. 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 Principal Program Manager – Front-End Planning will lead the overall front-end planning function for AMERS Lease delivery, establishing the operating model, governance framework, and cross-functional intake process required to position leased data center projects for successful execution. This role will provide broad program leadership across lease construction management, ITIM, scheduling, cost, and technical readiness workstreams.

We are seeking a strategic, senior program leader to develop and lead a multidisciplinary Front-End Planning function that provides comprehensive lease intake analysis, deli...