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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing
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As a Principal Strategic Planning Program Manager at Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I), you will lead the development of strategies and plans to optimize global lease infrastructure acquisition. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting end-to-end planning mechanisms, synthesizing demand signals into strategic insights, establishing cross-functional governance, and driving fiscal accountability through financial benchmarks. You will work closely with Finance, Capacity Acquisition, and Capacity Planning teams to ensure alignment with business priorities and enable high-confidence investment decisions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cloud infrastructure, datacenter development, and portfolio analytics, along with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools. This role demands a leader who can thrive in ambiguity, set direction through influence, and build scalable planning capabilities that deliver enterprise impact.