Are you inspired by the challenge of scaling cloud infrastructure to new heights? Do you have a knack for understanding intricate power dynamics in datacenters and driving cutting-edge projects? If you thrive in a dynamic environment where cloud scale and efficiency are paramount, then joining the Microsoft Azure Core team is your next big leap! As Microsoft’s cloud platform, Azure is growing at a phenomenal pace, and it’s the Azure Core team that powers this growth, especially in the realm of datacenter power optimization. As a Technical Program Manager II in our datacenter power efficiency team, you will lead datacenter infrastructure efficiency initiatives, enabling scalable deployment of datacenter power utilization technologies and their operationalization. You will drive cross-functional alignment between engineering, planning and operations teams to ensure these technologies are implemented effectively and consistently across the fleet. 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. **Responsibilities** + You will work with Software and Hardware Engineering to design technical solutions. + You will identify risks and propose data-based mitigations. + You will define success criteria as you collaborate with others to implement features for cross-functional projects. You will coordinate and ensure alignment across teams. + With minimal supervision, you will help deliver on roadmap for feature groups, track project schedules, develop staging and implementation, and stay updated with governance programs. + You will drive continuous improvements by validating use cases and partnering with other departments to collect performance metrics. + You will also contribute to customer support and participate in direct customer engagements. **Other · Embody our** culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture) **and** values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required/Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience + 1+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + 1+ years of experience in building dashboards and analyzing and tracking metrics. + 1+ years of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). **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. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development + OR equivalent experience + 4+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. + 1+ years of experience in datacenter infrastructure. Technical Program Management IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 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 $131,400 - $215,400 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 August 10, 2025. \#azurecorejobs 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) .