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# Senior Program Manager - Cloud Planning

- **Company:** Microsoft
- **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,800 - $234,700
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Data Visualization, Decision Support Systems, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Power BI, SQL Databases, Data Analytics
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3505233030&tx=CT2624TYZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
 * 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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., * Proficiency in decision science modeling and quantitative analysis with tools such as Python or R.
 * Expertise in analytics and data visualization using SQL, Python, R, or Power BI, translating complex analyses into actionable insights.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional programs in ambiguous environments.
 * Experience assessing financial implications of investments and planning choices with a focus on CapEx impacts.
 * Strong communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders.
 * Ability to create clarity and drive progress in fast-changing, highly ambiguous situations.
 * Proven track record of building trusted cross-functional partnerships to achieve shared outcomes.

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 per year.

## Description

* Drive cloud capacity buffer planning at a strategic level, aligning stakeholders and leadership on buffer strategy, priorities, and decisions.
 * Lead monthly planning cycles to generate and optimize cloud capacity buffer targets using scenario simulations and data analytics.
 * Develop and transform the long-term roadmap for cloud buffer planning processes and models, ensuring resilience to future business needs.
 * Identify and communicate systemic risks and opportunities associated with capacity and buffers, creating strategic mitigation plans.
 * Build strong cross-functional partnerships with leaders across planning, capacity management, engineering, finance, and data science.
 * Guide improvement of cloud capacity buffer models and analytics with a focus on scalability, transparency, and alignment to business strategy.
 * Define and track metrics for buffer effectiveness and ensure insights lead to clear actions and accountability.
 * Provide thought leadership and decision support for cloud capacity buffer strategies, driving impactful recommendations for leadership.