Principal Program Manager - Microsoft Corporation

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is seeking a passionate, high-energy **Principal Program Manager** to help build the infrastructure that powers Microsoft's online services. We work hard, play hard, and make history. We also care about people, growth, excellence, and results. The Principal Program Manager will be responsible for land acquisition analysis and our broker engagement program. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution and impact to one of the largest data center portfolios. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and deliver on a strategy to improve and expand our infrastructure globally. You'll develop close working relationships with internal as well as external stakeholders, perform market and financial analysis, evaluate property solutions within our standards and guidelines, and run our broker program. The role will also drive base infrastructure pre-positioning strategy by analyzing multiple scenarios and providing recommendations based on cost, risk, and fiscal budget constraints. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. 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** + Evaluate and recommend acquisitions for approval by providing comprehensive comparative market analysis + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to research market trends, analyze and validate transaction data, and apply appropriate valuation methodology + Manage comparable sales database and provide reporting on key metrics related to land pricing and market movement + Provide input into the long-term delivery strategy to drive real estate acquisitions that support the Microsoft Cloud transformation + Serve as an interface across sourcing, planning, and finance teams to resolve cross functional issues and decision-making + Identify data needs, collect required data, and provide the analysis to expedite decision making + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 7+ years relevant experience + OR 10+ years equivalent experience **Other 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 **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 10+ years Portfolio Management, Real Estate, or Office Management experience + OR 15+ years equivalent experience + 5+ years' experience in data and analysis required for decision making + 5+ years' experience in process optimization and mapping processes to tools + Knowledge of real estate fundamentals and transaction process + MAI-Designated or Certified Appraiser + Evaluates and maintains review standards, guidelines, techniques, and methods for conformance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations + Proficient in Microsoft Office tools **Real Estate Portfolio Management IC6** - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 - $299,400 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 2, 2024. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .