Microsoft Field Operations Construction Program Manager 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

249225913

Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a

Required Qualifications:

• High School Qualification or equivalent AND 3+ years experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience datacenter construction or mission-critical environments OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience managing end-to-end delivery of complex datacenter construction projects or related mission-critical environment projects with cross-functional teams and meeting delivery deadlines independently OR equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction management including cost, schedule, and safety management.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 8+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR equivalent experience.
• 8+ years' progressive experience in the development of mission-critical facilities.
• Professional licenses in Construction Management and/or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 25, 2025.

· Develop and maintain best practices to identify and implement cost-effective solutions.

· Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners.

· Drive the deployment of scalable solutions across Operations Construction projects.

· Facilitate decision-making to support solutions, schedules, and change management.

· Apply influence, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.

· Regularly review cost and KPI metrics, invoices, and policy/process communications with client partners.

· Serve as the single point of contact for project development and delivery.

· Coordinate meetings and activities with vendors, cost managers, and incorporate lessons learned.

· Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, providing updates as needed.

· Report project progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.

· Provide consistent weekly project status reporting.

· Lead the development, management, and reporting of safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

· Maintain direct fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.

· Operate independently in support of datacenter operations.

Vendor Management & Contract Compliance:

· Oversee vendor (contractor) performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.

· Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Project Execution Requests (PERs), and other approval documentation.

· Validate vendor costs, including pay application and change order review and approval.