New 
Principal Hardware Program Manager
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 26, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Silicon, Cloud Hardware, and Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft's expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft's "Intelligent Cloud" mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Teams, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide and we are looking for passionate, high-energy engineers to help achieve that mission. As Microsoft's cloud business continues to grow the ability to deploy new offerings and hardware infrastructure on time, in high volume with high quality and lowest cost is of paramount importance. To achieve this goal, the Hardware, Infrastructure Management, and Fundamentals Engineering (HIFE) team is instrumental in defining and delivering operational measures of success for hardware manufacturing, improving the planning process, quality, delivery, scale and sustainability related to Microsoft cloud hardware. We are looking for experienced engineers with a dedicated passion for customer focused solutions, insight and industry knowledge to envision and implement future technical solutions that will manage and optimize the Cloud infrastructure. We are looking for a Principal Hardware Program Manager to join the team. 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. #azurehwjobs #HIFE #SCHIE
ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end execution of complex Cloud hardware infrastructure programs, from requirements definition through product launch, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, operations, and cross-functional teams. Own program schedules and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, removing roadblocks, and driving resolution to maintain momentum and meet critical milestones. Drive stakeholder alignment and accountability, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Communicate program strategy, status, and risks effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional partners through clear, data-driven updates and executive-level presentations. Navigate and resolve complex technical and business challenges, providing strategic guidance and fostering collaboration across teams to deliver impactful results. Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement, leveraging insights and lessons learned to optimize program execution and accelerate innovation. Own product solution delivery, including driving product specifications and developing a deep understanding of customer needs to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, end-to-end solutions.Embody our culture and values. | |