Job Description

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.

“This role is located on-site at our Data Center Campus in Mount Pleasant, WI

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the Data Center location.

This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up 0 %. “

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for partnering with the broader Global Supply Chain teams including Planning & Analytics, Supplier Quality and overall Site Projects team to meet the on-time delivery for a large, complex capital project. This role will partner with workgroups to drive strategy development and compliance through supplier selection, supplier selection and award, and contract management.

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.”

Field Service Technician/Engineer Management Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM):

• Manage and oversee Supplier labor management in coordination with General Contractor, Scheduling Teams, and Internal Planning Teams to align schedules and deliverables.
• Manage schedule compliance and escalations from field team to support installation and Customer Experience (CX) activities as required to drive efficiencies between Supplier and General Contractor
• Negotiate and manage any change orders for overtime, schedule compression and acceleration as needed.

Change Order Management:

• Lead Change Order after Comon Data Environment (CDEs) & Tech Submittals are complete with Suppliers before Constructions begins.
• Monitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.
• Attend cost/change management meetings after delivery to ensure any changer orders of additional equipment are executed promptly and timely.
• Act as the commercial Subject Matter Expert and prescribe the appropriate entitlement and justification for all change orders.
• Negotiates Claims with the detailed understanding of the contractual conditions and partner with regional claims to settle or escalate.

Owner Furnish Contractor Installed (OFCI) Management & Quality Assurance:

• Help facilitate the Mechanical Engineer and Plumbing (MEP)/Owner Furnish Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs.
• Address quality-related issues as they arise and report to the quality team and category management as appropriate.
• Align and maintain design changes post Issued for Construction (IFC) if needed to support design changes with procurement and engineering teams to ensure alignment with stakeholders to drive resolution. Deliver and coordinate project design information, specifications, compliance documents and technical submittals (master & project level design alignment)

Supplier Engagement & Performance:

• Manage post award site delivery scheduling, on-time delivery performance, and reporting.
• Communicate scheduling delays from OFCI/ Low Level Emulation (LLE) equipment to relevant stakeholders. Oversee site specific LLE performance and collaborate with both internal and external partners to proactively resolve issues. Manage technical risk management of design including timelines, Service Level Agreement's (SLA)/ Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to avoid disruption to site timelines. Acts as liaison between supplier, Engineer (EOR), Architectural Engineer (AE), engineering and supply chain teams to execute complex post award design alignment between suppliers and Microsoft.

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations
• OR equivalent experience.

Background Check 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.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.
• Experience at active construction environment
• Candidate is willing to travel between local sites (not a single assigned office at one location)
• Hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity 
• Knowledge of data center industry and experience managing a variety of project delivery.
• Drive to deliver results in midst of ambiguity and matrixed org.
• Ability to prepare and process purchase orders.
• Effective communicator that can interact with diverse groups across organizational levels.
• Ability to leverage and implement new processes.

Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900.00 - $203,600.00 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 $148,400.00 - $222,600.00 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.