Microsoft

Director, AI Inferencing Portfolio Planning

Microsoft • $142K — $274K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
  • 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Capacity/Supply Planning, or related disciplines.
  • 8+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs across multiple organizations in complex technical environments.
  • Experience influencing executive-level decision-making through strategic analysis and effective communication.
  • Demonstrated success driving alignment across organizations without direct authority.
  • 4+ years experience with hyperscale cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, or large-scale technology deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI inferencing portfolio strategy and planning to align deployment decisions with customer demand.
  • Develop contract proposals and delivery commitments for Microsoft’s largest AI customers.
  • Drive planning frameworks and business processes that enhance execution across the AI delivery ecosystem.
  • Ensure cross-functional execution of large-scale initiatives, managing risks and dependencies effectively.
  • Translate complex tradeoffs into clear executive narratives to inform strategy and investment priorities.
  • Influence decision-making through rigorous analysis and effective communication.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in defining priorities and driving business outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

We are seeking a Director, AI Inferencing Portfolio Planning to help shape and execute Microsoft's AI inferencing capacity strategy. In this role, you will lead complex portfolio planning initiatives at the intersection of customer demand, capacity planning, datacenter infrastructure, hardware supply, and technology readiness. You will work across Cloud + AI, engineering, supply chain, finance, and operations organizations to drive integrated planning and executive decision-making for some of Microsoft's most strategic AI initiatives.

This role requires a highly effective leader who can create clarity in ambiguous environments, influence across organizational boundaries, and translate complex technical and business tradeoffs into actionable plans and executive insights.
  • Lead AI inferencing portfolio strategy and planning efforts to align AI deployment decisions with customer demand, product roadmaps, infrastructure and technology readiness, and hardware supply
  • Play a key role in developing contract proposals and delivery commitments for Microsoft's largest AI customers
  • Drive portfolio-level planning frameworks, operating mechanisms, and business processes that improve scalability, predictability, and execution across the AI delivery ecosystem
  • Lead cross-functional execution across large-scale initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely resolution of risks, dependencies, and constraints
  • Translate complex business, technical, and operational tradeoffs into clear executive narratives and recommendations to shape portfolio strategy and investment priorities
  • Influence executive decision-making through rigorous analysis, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping define priorities, clarify tradeoffs, and drive business outcomes in a rapidly evolving environment


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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 the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field AND 10+ years of experience in Program Management, Capacity/Supply Planning, Product Management or related disciplines
    • OR equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional programs that span multiple organizations and stakeholders in complex technical environments
  • Experience influencing executive-level decision-making through strategic analysis, business insight, and executive communications.
  • Demonstrated success driving alignment and execution across organizations without direct authority.
  • Experience leading effectively in highly ambiguous, fast-paced, and rapidly growing environments
  • Master's Degree in related technical field AND 8+ years of experience in Program Management.
  • 4+ years experience with hyperscale cloud infrastructure, AI infrastructure, datacenter delivery, hardware deployment, or large-scale technology deployment
  • 4+ years experience supporting customer commitments, capacity allocation decisions, portfolio management, or executive planning processes
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical or operational concepts to senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership, strategic planning capability, and ability to influence organizational direction across diverse stakeholder groups

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Technical Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
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