DC Delivery US West & Canada Portfolio Manager

Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.Within CO&I, theEngineering Procurement & Construction (EPC)organizationis responsible fordelivering 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 buildthe clouddatacenters 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. Asemployeeswe 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.

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

Job Description-Datacenter Delivery US West & CanadaPortfolio 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 strategicobjectives.

• Performing weekly tracking of projects within theUSWest& Canada Portfolio.

• Hosting weekly production tracking meetings with theUSWest& Canada construction teams and regularlymonitoringand 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. Proactivelyidentifyingrisks 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,communicatingandassistingin the execution of health and safetyinitiatives 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 organizationalobjectives.

• 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 asrequiredand on a regular basis.

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

In addition, this person willassistthe AMERS Construction Lead in:

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

• Assistingwith 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, todeterminethe strategic direction for the Region.

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

• Building andmaintaintrusting relationships with key stakeholders.

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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