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.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 alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, and/or Operations.Proven experience managing hyper-scale construction projects, demonstrating the ability to lead and deliver complex, large-scale projects from initiation through to completion.Extensive experience in supply chain management, commercial negotiations, and contracting, as well as external supplier/contractor management across multiple projects in diverse locations.Deep understanding of Commercial Contracting language and terms with proven negotiation skills with external suppliers/service providers.People management experience including successfully leading and developing high-performing teams.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the Data Center, Infrastructure, Semi-conductor, Power, or Oil & Gas industries, managing large-scale capital projects with contractor and supplier management responsibilities.Experience working in a large, multinational organization, preferably on the owner's side, with a strong understanding of corporate processes, stakeholder management, and global operations.ResponsibilitiesRole SummaryThe Sub-Regional Lead for Data Center Contracts will oversee pre- and post-award contract activities for large, complex construction projects across Australia, New Zealand and other sub-regions in APAC adhering to Microsoft contracting policies and processes.
This role involves developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies, leading supplier selection in collaboration with cross-functional project teams, driving contract negotiations, managing project changes and claims, and establishing supplier performance standards to achieve project excellence.
The individual will provide strategic oversight for improving existing, or establishing new, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and/or defined milestones and deliverables, hold accountability and ownership of SLAs, and ensure compliance is cascaded down to the business.
He/she will coordinate between teams and leadership to determine business requirements, provide guidance on contract execution and control processes for consistency across the sub-region, oversee pricing strategies, lead contract negotiations, and set standards for several complex construction service categories.
In addition, this role has people management responsibilities including driving employee growth and development, executing projects, and managing performance.ComplianceNegotiates and provides strategic oversight for improving existing, or establishing new, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and/or defined milestones and deliverables, holds accountability and ownership of SLAs with an end-to-end company-wide perspective, and ensures compliance is cascaded down to the business.Leads partnerships with global stakeholders and suppliers to identify systematic business threats and determine which sustainable elements, alternative solutions, and/or policy changes would optimally mitigate risks at scale moving forward.Drives business impact by establishing functional standards and procurement performance expectations that define relevant process and compliance success metrics, while also identifying opportunities for improving process efficiency and policy compliance.Provides oversight and sets standards across organizations and company.
Addresses unresolved or broadly impactful escalations related to pricing and category management issues, and proactively develops strategies to evaluate and drive change in processes broadly across the organization.Establishes and leads the development of multi-year sourcing strategies and protocols at scale for complex projects and/or purchasing opportunities.Provides guidance and clarification on contract execution processes for consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across Microsoft.Leads the integration of business specifications and sourcing strategies into supplier selection processes for the most complex, undefined, and strategic purchasing areas.Leads cross-functional contract and price negotiation activities across purchasing categories to ensure contracts reflect Microsoft's cross-functional engagements with suppliers.Oversees post-award contract management to ensure seamless execution and compliance with agreed contract terms and company policies.Stakeholder CollaborationDrives the execution of strategies for business and industry engagements between sourcing teams and cross-functional corporate leadership.Directs supplier activity and progress across the most complex and strategic accounts and purchasing categories.Oversees and leads the pricing and negotiation strategies for the most complex and strategic purchasing categories.Behavioural AttributesCan create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success; always be planning for the future.Have high integrity – must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality.Bring high energy – a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and a matrix organization.Be a high performer – be able to fit the Microsoft "culture" by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities; have a "sense of urgency" regarding issue resolution.Team player & collaborative – Demonstrates an ability to foster collaborations across teams and stakeholders.People Management & Development – Leads by example, empowering teams through trust and support.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connectMicrosoft 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.
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