About this role

Microsoft is hiring a senior-level Program Manager in the operations function based in Washington, DC. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics, ECS. Compensation is listed at $105,800–$204,000 per year.

Role: Program Manager
Function: operations
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Department: Corporate Social Responsibility
Posted: May 28, 2026

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Job description

from Microsoft careers

Overview

The Sr Program Manager, Water Positive Communities role on the Sustainable and Connected Communities (SCC) team within the Energy, Connectivity, and Sustainability (ECS) organization plays a pivotal role in advancing Microsoft’s mission to empower communities through technology and sustainability. SCC operates at the intersection of digital connectivity and environmental stewardship, driving initiatives that deliver internet access, clean energy, and water solutions to underserved regions worldwide. Anchored in a people-first, hyper-local strategy, the team partners with governments, NGOs, and private sector organizations to co-design scalable solutions that foster digital inclusion, climate resilience, and economic opportunity. By integrating connectivity with energy and water access, SCC helps unlock transformative benefits across education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship—aligning with Microsoft’s commitments to be carbon negative and water positive by 2030 while enabling inclusive growth in an AI-powered era.

Responsibilities

Agreement Management / Governance

Develop and implement agreements and execution plans for managing water replenishment and sustainability agreements tied to datacenter operations, including workback schedules, milestones, and reporting.

Collaborate with local governments, NGOs, and internal teams to establish post-agreement governance for water-positive projects and oversee execution plans across multiple geographies.

Demonstrate measurable impact (e.g., replenishment volumes, community benefits).

Manage escalations with large partners and municipalities to resolution; provide recommendations on continuing or adjusting agreements.

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