AI Principal Lease Program Manager

The Datacenter EngineeringAILeaseProgram Manager will be part of a team responsible for the delivery of leaseddatacenters in theAMERregion.TheAILease ProgramManager willoversee the technical alignment between Microsoft requirements and our lessors' designs,manage communications, schedulemeetingsand close gaps in information as the primary point of contact between internal and external parties. They will work closely withAI delivery,engineering, construction,siteacquisitionand operations teams throughout each projecttoensureGPU signals are effectively vettedagainst infrastructure requirementsand approved for deployment in the specifiedleased data centers.The Lease ProgramManager will have to managemultipleprojectsconcurrently from within the portfolio,provide regular program reporting,remain aligned withfrequentlyevolvingbusiness priorities,and coordinateresourcing needswith lease directors.

This position will support the growth of ourAI capacityin the region and will managecluster layout designdevelopment and feasibilityreview for technical compliance with Microsoft's requirements includingnetwork,layout, power, cooling,andtelecominfrastructure.

• Govern GPU feasibility assessmentsto ensure signals are effectively vetted againsttechnicalinfrastructure requirementsand aligned with business needs.

• Leadtechnical compliance with Microsoft's requirementsthrough review of lease provider's design documents

• Operate portfolio information tools and manage document repository

• Provide external vendors and internal team members with portfolio information tool orientation and support

• Coordinate with the regional engineering directors toacquireSME resourcing for technical compliance and GPU feasibility efforts.

• Provide technical support to lease site acquisition team on design-relateditemspost contract execution and any other stage of the lease process asrequired.

• Maintainweekly portfoliomilestones to supportmonthly and quarterlyreporting;inclusive ofkey metrics.

• Adhere to globalprocess, tooling, and reportingexpectations and support continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years' experience in electrical/telecom/mechanical/civil engineering and/or architecture, technical program management, OR equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years' experience in electrical/telecom/mechanical/civil engineering and/or architecture, technical program management, OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

• 10+ years' experience in mission critical or hi-tech industrysuch as datacenters, largescale manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or oil gas industry, with proventrack recordin design and/or project/program management capacity.

• 3+ years of experience of telecom/network infrastructure and GPU deployments.

• High levelofproficiencyand technical understanding of mission critical environments on a multidisciplinary level

• Experience working on leased data center projects.

• Knowledge of lease contracts and remedies.

• An understanding of datacenter lease market in region would be highly desirable.

• Experience working across time zones as part of a global team.

• Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in an agile, fast-pacedenvironment.

• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.

• Strong teamwork spirit in a diverse and inclusive environment.

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.

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