Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is seeking a high-impact, strategic leader to oversee a global function that enables the timely delivery of physical cloud infrastructure across a diverse portfolio of geographies. This role is critical to ensuring Microsoft’s cloud expansion—powering everything from AI to enterprise collaboration—remains predictable, scalable, and efficient. 
 
CO+I is responsible for the full lifecycle of Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, spanning site selection, development, and operations. Our global footprint includes datacenters in 34 countries, supported by over 165,000 miles of fiber optic cable. These facilities form the backbone of Microsoft Azure and are central to our commitment to reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. 
 
As part of the CO+I Cloud Infrastructure Acquisition team, you will lead a team of real estate professionals responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and closing strategic land transactions. You will drive market entry and expansion strategies by partnering with legal, finance, energy, engineering, and community engagement teams to enable site readiness and optionality. This role requires strong deal-making expertise, the ability to navigate diverse regulatory and cultural environments, and the leadership skills to build trusted partnerships across internal and external stakeholders. This role requires an exceptional ability to manage complexity, build systems for accountability, and deliver results at scale.