Program Manager - Lease Sustainability

We are seeking a Program Manager - Lease Sustainability, who will be instrumental in executing our sustainability and ESG program within the Leased Data Center portfolio of Microsoft CO+I. In this role, the Program Manager - Lease Sustainability will engage directly with lease providers, coordinate with internal teams to provide sustainability data and solutions, oversee in-flight programs, and ensure continuous sustainability compliance and transparency in the context of rapidly scaling global datacenter operations. The ideal candidate should be adept at navigating ambiguity, possess strong cross-group collaboration skills, utilize a data-driven approach to assessing and articulating risk, and have a continuous desire to learn and grow. Their dedication to excellence and Microsoft’s goals will be crucial in leading our company to new levels of success and sustainable practices. Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I DCPM Compliance, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 100 datacenters and 1 million servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider. Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action?

Partner with datacenter lessor partners to build sustainability and ESG readiness capabilities and roadmaps through creative, mutually-beneficial approaches Align cross-functionally with Microsoft sustainability SMEs on programs and success metrics Support CO+I efforts to prepare data, documentation, internal and external reports, and CO+I sustainability leadership reviews; prepare and review ad hoc blogs, slide decks, and briefs Build and maintain strong internal partnerships with cross-functional teams involved in datacenter operations, sustainability execution, ESG planning, implementation and disclosure, energy, data center engineering, sales, and other functions Ensure the highest standards of responsiveness and accuracy in addressing lessor inquiries, setting the benchmark for excellence in stakeholder communication.Champion data transparency and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and mutual benefit in sustainability efforts Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree AND indepth experience in supplier/vendor/lessor program management, environmental sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Philanthropies, Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Business and International Development, or related area  Contract negotiation or data analytics experience Demonstrated global program impact with clear targets and milestones Experience working with individual contributors, technical specialists, managers, and executives across disciplines Background Check 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