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Technical Program Manager
Location
Europe + 3 moreAll locations: Europe | EMEA | Africa | Western Asia (Middle East)
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
CHF119.2K - CHF195.5K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Technical Program Manager
Microsoft
Role Description Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Integrated Planning & Execution (IPE) - Infrastructure Utilization Effectiveness (IUE) team is responsible for global planning to maximize efficiency of our capacity while optimizing safety, security, and availability across our global datacenter portfolio. As a Senior Technical Program Manager focused on Infrastructure Utilization Efficiency, you will be responsible for leading and managing dependent stakeholder OKRs across the EMEA Region, partner team projects, analytics, and growing key business partnerships aimed at optimizing power management infrastructure across diverse geographical locations and multi-disciplinary teams. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies for maximizing efficiency, increasing energy consumption, and ensuring sustainable practices in our cloud infrastructure. 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Technical Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing enterprise-level programs in a complex cloud infrastructure environment, ensuring seamless integration of cloud services, and optimizing performance across the organization. As an IUE Lead, you will play a key role in driving a successful multi-year execution, implementation of strategies, and ongoing management of our cloud infrastructure initiatives across MSFT. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or extensive experience (e.g., Master’s, PhD) preferred. - Deep technical expertise in building power (electrical infrastructure and power distribution), and IT Infrastructure (server/network) within datacenters. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions. - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Deep project management expertise with tools and methodologies (e.g., L6S, Agile, Scrum, PMP). - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and influence decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience). - Experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, or similar role in highly technical environments. - Experienced in datacenter electrical design, implementation, and maintenance within hyperscale environments. - Proven experience leading complex, cross-team technical programs with significant infrastructure or platform components. - Strong technical foundation in one or more of the following: - Cloud infrastructure and distributed systems - Platforms or large-scale compute environments - Hardware-software integrations (compute, networking, storage, power, cooling) - Demonstrated ability to manage execution in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership. Additional or Preferred Qualifications - Deep technical expertise in electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and IT Infrastructure (server/network) within datacenters. - Familiarity with Space, Power, Cooling optimization techniques to maximize IT allocation in critical environments. - Experience delivering platforms in production environments. - Familiarity with data center operations, hardware lifecycle management, or global deployment programs. - Experience driving cycle-time reduction or large-scale process transformation. - Background working with hyperscale cloud platforms or enterprise services. Background Check Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Benefits - The typical base pay range for this role across Switzerland is CHF 119,200.00 - CHF 195,500.00 per year. - Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Company Description Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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