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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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The Technical Program Manager Lead joins the International Sovereign Clouds team to manage complex cloud programs for governments and regulated industries. This role serves as a critical technical and operational interface between Microsoft and its partners, focusing on capacity planning, service roadmap delivery, infrastructure readiness, and managing critical cloud dependencies. The individual will translate complex sovereign requirements into scalable capabilities by coordinating across engineering, infrastructure, operations, finance, and legal teams. Key responsibilities include building trusted partner relationships, identifying risks or blockers, and providing executive communications based on operational insights. The role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, and service operations to solve challenges involving security, compliance, and sovereignty. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to navigate technical constraints while managing large-scale programs that ensure reliable delivery for mission-critical environments where high levels of trust and operational independence are mandatory.
Manage end-to-end capacity planning for compute, storage, and networking infrastructure based on partner demand and forecasts.
Coordinate the delivery of service roadmap milestones by aligning engineering teams with partner requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact to build and maintain trusted relationships with sovereign cloud partners.
Translate complex customer demands into actionable execution plans across engineering, finance, and operations teams.
Identify and mitigate risks, infrastructure gaps, and blockers to protect critical customer commitments.
Develop operating rhythms and use data insights to provide executive updates on program status and investment needs.
Drive disciplined execution and process improvements to ensure accountability across cross-functional organizations.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (or equivalent).
3+ years of experience managing large, complex, cross-functional, and/or cross-team programs.
At least 1 year of project or people management experience.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years.
Must reside within 50 miles of Redmond, WA or Reston, VA and be willing to work in the office three days a week.
10+ years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, product management, or technical program management (preferred).
Strong technical depth in cloud infrastructure, capacity planning, hardware delivery, networking, and service operations (preferred).
Experience supporting sovereign, government, regulated, or mission-critical cloud environments (preferred).
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