Site Due Diligence Senior Design Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.  Within CO&I, the Datacenter Engineering (DCE) 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 alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Reporting directly to the Site Due Diligence Datacenter Engineering Programme Manager, the Site Due Diligence (SDD) Design Manager will be assigned to manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for greenfield, brownfield and retrofit engineering / design projects as assigned across the EMEA region.  This position will manage internal and external resources for the delivery of the Datacenter building including master planning, feasibility studies, and infrastructure planning to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap for the EMEA Region.

The Datacenter Design Manager will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft's industry-leading datacenter designs including the development of innovative technology and advanced concepts in Site Due Diligence to be used as the basis for future design. 

 Roles and Responsibilities:   

• This role will provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our datacenter architectural / engineering designs.  
• The candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Site Due Diligence solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules, and budgets of the projects, and manage the design deliverables of MS consultants (architects, engineers, and designers) and also internal MS stakeholder deliverables
• Coordinate a team of architects, engineers and designers and deliver projects aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget
• Stakeholder management is a key component of this role. Engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering
• Preparing Scope of Services, Requests for Quotation, Assessment of Consultant submissions and negotiate final proposals.

Knowledge, experience and skills:  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in related engineering, architecture, construction or similar
• Have good experience in running technical site due diligence programmes
• Significant experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
• The candidate must have excellent stakeholder management, communication organization, and leadership skills.  
• Candidate must possess a high level of proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.   
• The candidate must also be able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.  
• The candidate must be a person of integrity, be methodical, detailed-oriented with a strong work ethic. 
• Contract negotiation skills with solid understanding of value-added ideas without compromising safety and quality of deliverables.  
• Ability to get things done and drive results; not easily discouraged; forward looking with open mindset.  
• Ability to prepare and present using MS office packages.   
• Able to travel domestically and internationally. 
• Noteworthy experience in delivering engineering / construction infrastructure projects.  
• Significant experience as lead engineer, lead architect, design manager or project manager. 
• Demonstrate a good track record in data centre / mission critical section

Preferred, not required: 

• Chartered / Professional Engineer / Project Manager or Registered Architect   
• Formal Project Management training and qualification, PMP, Diploma, Prince etc

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.

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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.