The role requires strong experience across the data center construction and delivery lifecycle, including pre-construction, integrated schedule planning, project execution, vendor management, RFS/RNI, fit-out, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Program & Initiative Management
Lead construction programs and initiatives from concept through implementation, defining scope, objectives, milestones, deliverables, ownership, and measures of success.
Manage program risks, dependencies, decisions, and stakeholder actions to drive successful implementation.
Evaluate program effectiveness using data, stakeholder feedback, and performance measures to support continuous improvement.
Program Governance & Documentation
Develop and maintain program governance, operating mechanisms, tools, and documentation that improve consistency and accountability.
Create high-quality SOPs, process flows, playbooks, templates, guidance, and other program resources that support consistent execution.
Establish clear ownership, decision points, standards, and expectations for new and existing programs and processes.
Process Improvement & Standardization
Partner with project execution teams to identify recurring delivery challenges, process gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Translate project experience, lessons learned, and best practices into scalable improvements across the portfolio.
Simplify and standardize processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and execution.
Establish mechanisms to capture, share, and apply lessons learned and best practices across projects and teams.
Technology & Innovation
Leverage technology, AI, automation, data, and digital tools to improve processes, reporting, knowledge sharing, and program delivery.
Identify opportunities to automate manual activities and develop scalable tools that improve team efficiency.
Quickly learn and effectively apply new technologies and platforms to evolving business needs.
Rhythm of Business, Training & Knowledge Sharing
Lead and facilitate rhythm-of-business meetings, program forums, workshops, knowledge shares, and training sessions.
Develop and deliver training and knowledge resources that support consistent execution and successful adoption of new processes and tools.
Establish mechanisms that improve organizational knowledge sharing and reinforce program standards and best practices.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management
Partner across Construction Management, Integration Technical Infrastructure Management, Engineering, Operations, Security, Commissioning, EHS, Project Controls, and other functions to develop and implement program improvements.
Build stakeholder alignment around roles, ownership, decisions, implementation plans, and success criteria.
Influence across organizational boundaries and bring structure, clarity, and solutions to complex or ambiguous challenges.
Drive adoption of new programs, processes, tools, and standards through effective change management and communication.
Tracking & Reporting
Develop and maintain trackers and reporting that provide visibility into program progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and outcomes.
Communicate program health, risks, outcomes, insights, and recommendations to execution teams and leadership.
Travel
Travel may be required based on project and site needs. At least 25% travel is required.
This role is located remote or in a hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience
OR equivalent experience.
2+ years experience in Program Management.
Other 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 Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field AND 8+ years related experience
OR equivalent experience
3+ years experience in program management.
7+ years experience working on data center projects.
PMI (Project Management Institute) – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification highly desired
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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.
