Microsoft Corporation is actively seeking an exceptional professional to join our organization as a Transaction, Strategy & Sr. Program Manager within the Business Program Management division. Positioned at the core of Microsoft’s technological innovation, this role offers direct involvement in mission-critical engineering initiatives, planetary-scale cloud services, and next-generation product architectures.

Role Overview & Strategic Impact

As a Transaction, Strategy & Sr. Program Manager based in Redmond, Washington, United States, you will play an integral role in architecting, engineering, and delivering transformative technology solutions. Operating within Microsoft’s Business Program Management practice, your efforts will directly shape the scalability, performance, and security of software systems and platforms trusted by billions of users worldwide.

Microsoft’s enduring mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Team members thrive within an inclusive culture grounded in a growth mindset, cross-team empathy, and uncompromising customer focus. In this position, you will collaborate with industry-leading engineers, researchers, and product leaders to solve complex technical problems at unprecedented scale.

Technical Domain: Strategic Partnerships, Global Accounts & Commercial Growth

Navigating enterprise relationships with Global Fortune 500 corporations, government entities, and strategic multinational partners requires deep consultative acumen and commercial governance. Microsoft’s Strategic Account and Partner Success teams curate bespoke multi-year digital transformation agendas, orchestrate cross-cloud deployment frameworks, and foster co-innovation alliances. Professionals operate as trusted advisors to C-suite leadership, unlocking enterprise value across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity.

Professionals in this specialization combine strong computer science fundamentals with practical, real-world systems engineering. Whether delivering distributed microservices, designing custom silicon interconnects, managing physical datacenter infrastructure, or scaling AI-powered customer workflows, you will operate within a mature engineering ecosystem supported by Microsoft’s global technical community.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

In this capacity, your daily priorities and core technical contributions will center on the following key operational deliverables:

• Define, document, and continuously improve the Transaction Management operating model (playbooks, process flows, templates, and RACI) across the full deal lifecycle of leasing, renewals, acquisitions, and dispositions and the outsourced Tier 1 model.
• Establish minimum global standards for transaction initiation, evaluation, approval, documentation, execution and closeout, driving global consistency, while enabling appropriate regional and market flexibility.
• Lead the global Transaction Management rhythm of business, including pipeline governance, portfolio reviews, escalation management, scorecards, and performance reporting with TM Regional Leads and Tier 1 partners.
• Drive adoption and compliance with global Transaction Management standards, playbooks, tools, and processes, using performance insights, stakeholder feedback and lessons learned to continuously improve the operating model and standardize best practices across regions.
• Partner with TM Regional leads and Tier 1 partners to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen transaction speed, quality, transparency, and control.
• Define the frameworks and methodology for portfolio scenario planning and demand planning, translating business and market signals (headcount, growth, consolidation, and hybrid work) into consistent planning assumptions and real estate requirements over a multi-year horizon.
• Build repeatable models, decision criteria, and planning guidance that enable Portfolio Managers and GWS leadership to evaluate alternatives, understand trade-offs and sequence portfolio actions
• Maintain rigorous code quality, comprehensive automated test coverage, and security compliance throughout all phases of software delivery.
• Participate actively in technical design reviews, operational post-mortems, and architectural discussions across global engineering cohorts.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

Candidates for the Transaction, Strategy & Sr. Program Manager position are evaluated based on their practical experience, technical depth, and demonstrated track record of problem-solving:

• Professional Background: Minimum of 6 years (72 months) of verified experience directly relevant to business program management or related technical specializations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Real Estate, Finance, Project Management, Data or Business Analytics, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in real estate portfolio management, transaction management, real estate strategy or planning, or related work, OR 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND 8+ years of relevant experience, including direct experience in real estate transaction management and portfolio strategy or planning.
• Proficiency interpreting business intelligence and portfolio data (for example, Power BI) and setting metric and analytics standards; familiarity with lease and market data and real estate financial analysis such as lease-versus-buy and NPV.
• Technical Competence: Demonstrated mastery of programming environments, distributed systems, modern cloud infrastructure, or specialized analytical methodologies relevant to the domain.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an established ability to articulate complex technical architectures clearly to engineering peers and executive stakeholders.
• Culture & Values: Demonstrated alignment with Microsoft’s core values of respect, integrity, and accountability, alongside a proactive dedication to diversity and inclusion.

Work Environment, Workplace Schedule & Location Structure

This position is designated with an official location in Redmond, Washington, United States. Work arrangements for this role are structured as Onsite Model with Hybrid Work Flexibility (Redmond, Washington). Microsoft provides modern, accessible work environments equipped with state-of-the-art developer tooling, ergonomic facilities, and collaborative hybrid infrastructure.

Compensation, Total Rewards & Comprehensive Benefits

Microsoft offers a comprehensive, highly competitive total rewards framework designed to support employees’ personal, professional, and financial well-being:

• Legally Disclosed Base Salary Range: USD $116,900 – USD $203,600 per annum across typical US geographic zones (regional geographic differentials apply for high-cost zones such as the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan areas).
• Incentive & Equity Rewards: Eligibility for annual performance-based cash bonuses and Microsoft restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support programs and wellness reimbursements.
• Retirement & Financial Security: Robust 401(k) / national retirement savings plans with generous company matching contributions, alongside financial planning resources.
• Time Off & Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time off, comprehensive parental leave programs, public holiday allowances, and caregiver leave support.
• Growth & Learning: Unlimited access to Microsoft Learn, internal technical conferences, tuition assistance, and structured career mobility pathways across worldwide business units.

Application Process & Requisition Reference

This position is actively open and monitored by Microsoft Talent Acquisition. In alignment with corporate hiring policies, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no rigid pre-determined closing deadline until a qualified candidate is formally selected (Open Until Filled).

To submit your application, select the Apply Now button on this listing to navigate directly to the official Microsoft Careers requisition portal. When submitting your candidacy, reference Requisition ID 200055801. Ensure your resume and supporting documentation highlight your relevant technical deliverables, system achievements, and professional qualifications.