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Senior Program Manager, Strategic planning - Datacenter

MicrosoftPhoenix, AZFull-time

The position supports datacenter strategic planning by creating portfolio analytics, dashboards, scorecards, and leadership reporting that clarify business performance and future needs. It combines data analysis with program management to improve demand and supply planning, assess capacity constraints, surface risks, and recommend actions. The role partners with teams across the organization to align metrics, validate assumptions, manage dependencies, and maintain progress across planning initiatives. It also drives scalable improvements such as automation, data-quality controls, standardized reporting, and clearer governance. This opportunity suits an experienced program or data professional who can influence stakeholders without direct authority and operate effectively in complex, ambiguous environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience6+ years managing cross-functional or cross-team projects3+ years applying data and business analysis to planning or operational decisionsExperience managing multi-stakeholder programs, including milestones, risks, dependencies, and prioritiesBackground in datacenter, cloud infrastructure, capacity, supply, demand, portfolio, or comparable complex planning environmentsHands-on experience with Excel and Power BI; SQL or Power Query is a plus
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Listed July 24, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Microsoft

Microsoft operates several Arizona data center campuses, including Goodyear and El Mirage, anchoring the West US 3 Azure region.