Project Manager - EMEA UK & Ireland

Overview Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team 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. In this role you will provide leadership to the metros within your region aligning priorities with the EPC functions while supporting the team to overcome obstacles. While this role can be primarily remote, we are looking for leaders located near one of our regional hub locations. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities

• Lead assigned EPC projects and remain accountable to the EPC leadership team.
• Lead EPC dedicated team towards project success.
• Maintain active engagement from CO+I Partners and Functional support teams.

EPC Work Environment

• Realizes that changes impact the work of others, and proactively shares relevant information to enable efficient workflow. Regularly scans the environment to help anticipate changes that could affect key projects; leads change in plans, goals, actions, or priorities to respond to changing situations.
• Reinforces and promotes a positive team environment by modeling best practices. Contributes to team morale. Supports team goals and contributes to the success of others.
• Delegates work within team to effectively deliver results.

Ownership

• In alignment with management priorities, holds self-accountable for EPC delivery of projects. Identifies unaddressed issues within his/her area of work and resolves, escalates, or finds the appropriate owner to ensure the highest level of quality.

Budget and Controls

• Monitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls.

Change Management

• Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders and shares updated process flow information with the project team.

Coordination

• Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.

Drives Results

• Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders.

Financial Acumen

• Creates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project.

Goal Alignment

• Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams and General Contractors/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.

Managing Resources

• Oversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts.

Project Management

• Drives campus-based delivery solutions. Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions.

Project Tracking

• Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Risk Mitigation

• Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress.

Safety and Regulation

• Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs.

Technical Acumen

• Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information.

Vendor Management

• Advises and monitors the performance of vendors and/or contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts.

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on data center projects. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.

Background Check Requirements Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr