Overview

Overview:

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.

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• “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.”

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• “This role is located either in one or all hub locations

• Redmond, WA or Phoenix, AZ.

• Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

• This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 40%. “

Responsibilities

Job Description- Datacenter Delivery US West & Canada Portfolio Manager

• Assessing and minimizing risks to the business through AMERS wide Construction delivery execution strategy decisions in close collaboration with the AMERS EPC functions

• Assessing and supporting the work of the sub-regional teams with respect to project delivery under the 5 main pillars of Safety, Quality, Schedule Performance, Cost Management and Environmental/Community engagement targeting consistency across the region. Implement consequent actions to improve/recover in coordination with the AMERS Construction Lead.

• Support the regional construction lead with effective onboarding of the new employees.

• Assessing and tracking the performance of the AMERS construction team and supporting the team in successfully reaching its goals.

• Monitoring delivery performance and developing plans to improve in line with strategic objectives.

• Performing weekly tracking of projects within the USWest & Canada Portfolio.

• Hosting weekly production tracking meetings with the USWest & Canada construction teams and regularly monitoring and gathering progress and risk updates from metro construction teams.

• Performing weekly reporting to CO+I project management leads and accurately portraying risk and schedule status of each project. Proactively identifying risks to overall program execution.

• Working closely with the regional scheduling lead and EPC functional team to support the development of a backward pass construction schedule. This includes an understanding of permit and power availability to ensure effective construction mobilization timeline and Integrated Systems Test (IST) delivery.

• Driving health and safety across the organization as a core value.

• Planning, communicating and assisting in the execution of health and safety initiatives at our construction sites.

• Working closely with the data analytics team and operational excellence team to develop tools for tracking construction schedule progress on our builds.

• Leading and motivating staff to achieve organizational objectives.

• Empowering the DCD team with the leadership and resources they need to successfully complete delivery initiatives.

• Provide support and undertake safety walks and reviews across projects as required and on a regular basis.

• Deputize the AMERS Construction Lead and subregional leads when needed.

In addition, this person will assist the AMERS Construction Lead in:

• The development of the AMERS DCD short and long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.

• Assisting with resourcing plans for ongoing projects and new metros in development.

• Support construction decisions and managing the overall operations and resources of the AMERS DCD Team

• Monitoring the overall DCD performance with the AMERS EPC organization and how the teams work together to achieve overall goals.

• Implementing strategies, together with the EPC team, to determine the strategic direction for the Region.

• Promoting a positive culture in the DCD team developing and upholding the culture and mission/vision.

• Building and maintain trusting relationships with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

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Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 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.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.