Construction Operations Program Manager

Are you looking for a role that will leverage your Technical Program Management acumen and Construction Health & Safety Knowledge with an industry leader? If you are, The Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation Team could be an opportunity like no other. 

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

We are looking for a Construction Operations Program Manager. The person in this role will have effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, a background in data center design and construction, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management with a high focus on the organizational and valuational components of the construction process.

This person will be working with the site development team, general contractor team, commissioning team as well as coordinating with various internal stakeholders i.e. the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team among others. 

In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing contractor/vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries and will clarify those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive chain. Other responsibilities include oversight and project controls, Professional Services Request, Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc. Additional tasks include Microsoft  partner engagement, as well as participation in communications plans, and community involvement with support from Data Center Operations (DCOPs) and Corporate Communications teams.

This role is a field-based role for the Milwaukee metro. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the field location. This role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

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

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
• • OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 6+ years experience managing cross-functional and /or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) experience reading and /or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
• Experience managing large multi-faceted construction projects.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and manage support staff.
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.
• Construction Health & Safety Knowledge.

Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $117,200 - $229,200 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 $153,600 - $250,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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Project Management:

• Drive campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams in establishing goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results.
• Regularly review cost and KPI metrics, invoices, process/policy communications to client partners.
• Provide the project with a single point of contact for development, quality control and delivery.

Managing Resources:

• Oversee timely execution of all  General Contract (GC)/ Contractor Furnished Contractor Installed (CFCI) and Owner Furnished Contract Installed (OFCI) procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.
• Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned.
• Provide vendor oversight and performance management by walking the construction sites daily.
• Review and approval of vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans.
• Attending Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report, as necessary.

Drive Results:

• Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.
• Provide weekly project status reporting to Data Center standards.

Safety and Regulation:

• Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk.

Accountability:

• Responsible for supporting the Senior Director on emergent issues and business critical events.
• Contributes to fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.
• Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.

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