Microsoft
Principal Program Manager - Datacenter Construction
$131K–$304K
United States · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years related experience, or equivalent experience. Preferred: 12+ years on data center projects and 10+ years project management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads construction acceleration initiatives across Microsoft’s Americas datacenter portfolio to deliver capacity faster while maintaining safety, quality, and financial discipline.
What you'll do
- Develops and scales strategies and delivery practices that reduce project schedules across planning, procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and handoff.
- Coordinates cross-functional teams and partners, removes delivery barriers, and serves as a primary contact for project development and delivery.
- Tracks cost, performance, and risk; manages scope changes and drives compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 12+ years related experience.
Nice to have
- 12+ years experience working on data center projects; 10+ years project management experience.
- Experience leading large-scale capital construction programs and geographically distributed construction organizations.
Pay
USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year (base salary); USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year (base salary)
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