Global Datacenter Engineer Sr Lease Program Manager-AI

Job Description Overview: Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.   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.

Responsibilities: The Datacenter Engineering Technical Program Manager will support the delivery and technical oversight of short-term AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service contracts across the AMER region. This role will focus on evaluating the technical readiness, compliance, and ongoing performance of third-party datacenter infrastructure supporting high-density AI/GPU deployments. •    The Technical Program Manager will serve as a primary engineering interface between Microsoft and external providers, coordinating across regional engineering, operations, construction, networking, and other technical stakeholders.  •    The role will support technical feasibility assessments for prospective sites, engineering audits of existing facilities, and troubleshooting of infrastructure issues at operational sites. •    A strong electrical or mechanical engineering background is critical for this position. The Technical Program Manager must be able to evaluate mission-critical infrastructure serving high-density compute environments, identify technical risks and gaps, engage the appropriate engineering SMEs, and drive issues through resolution. •    The role will manage multiple projects concurrently, coordinate external architecture and engineering resources, manage technical consulting contracts, and ensure that technical documentation and site information are complete and ready for engineering review. Core Responsibilities: •    Lead technical audits and compliance assessments of third-party datacenter facilities supporting AI infrastructure service contracts. •    Perform and coordinate technical feasibility assessments for prospective AI/GPU sites, identifying infrastructure limitations, risks, required modifications, and engineering gaps. •    Review provider design documentation and technical information against Microsoft requirements, with particular focus on electrical and mechanical infrastructure supporting high-density compute deployments. •    Provide technical support and coordinate troubleshooting for existing operational sites, partnering with providers, Microsoft Operations, and engineering SMEs to understand infrastructure issues and drive resolution. •    Coordinate external architects, engineers, consultants, and technical vendors performing site assessments, design reviews, audits, and engineering studies. •    Serve as the central technical coordination point between providers and Microsoft engineering, operations, networking, site acquisition, and other internal stakeholders. •    Identify technical gaps, risks, dependencies, and decisions required to determine site feasibility and readiness. •    Coordinate with Microsoft electrical, mechanical, controls, telecom, and other engineering SMEs on discipline-specific technical issues. •    Maintain technical documentation, audit findings, risk registers, action items, and project information within applicable portfolio tools and document repositories. •    Develop and present regular portfolio-level reporting covering site readiness, audit findings, technical risks, outstanding issues, and required decisions. •    Coordinate technical site visits, including engineering participants,