Microsoft Site Acquisition Manager 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

599408587

• portfolio management or real estate experience
• OR bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience
• OR equivalent experience

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

• Experience in Data Center lease agreements, site selection for industrial-scale projects, real estate evaluation, acquisition, development, construction, general awareness of utility agreements, sustainable practices, and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of the Data Center industry, operators in region and market dynamics is preferred.
• Experience in leading complex negotiations, contract formation, and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of real estate and mission critical environments, such as Data Centers.
• A general background in real estate development and land acquisition is a plus – with an understanding of local laws, permitting, etc.
• General understanding of hybrid real estate solutions such as Build-to-suit, Retail, and Wholesale leases (Data Center a plus).
• Limited travel in the EMEA region as needed (less than 25%).

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.

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.

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in a team environment delivering multiple leasing projects simultaneously and a strong support for the team
• Strong co-ordination experience and ideally some knowledge of negotiating lease in a fast-paced environment
• Strong reporting acumen to ensure the strategy is outlined clearly and effectively

• Developing strong relationships with c-suite executives internally and with key lessors within the region to ensure high levels of professionalism in their delivery and operation, in line with Microsoft’s best practices.
• Leasing and acquiring data centre capacity, including options for future growth.
• Performing analytics and conducting market research on targeted metros/regions to enable fast decision-making and quick take-up of needed capacity.
• Developing acquisition opportunities, negotiating commercial terms, and constructing/negotiating complex lease agreements, including new colocation leases, renewals, and amendments.
• Creating new ways of working, including flexible models that allow optionality and time-to-market delivery to meet customer demand.
• Developing strategy documents to reflect long-term regional design and drive the business in the same direction.
• Preparing and presenting periodic presentations to obtain leadership approval as needed.
• Working closely with regional supply, engineering, construction, legal, security, networking, and operations teams throughout each project and transaction sequence.
• Supporting the site acquisition team on all lease transactions, including specialized bespoke projects, upgrades, and amendments as needed.
• Assisting with site selection process and strategy development across the region.
• Developing a strong knowledge of the assigned regions/metro, understanding market dynamics, and supporting the region to ensure success.
• Driving and supporting commercial and legal negotiations with partners in assigned regions/metro.
• Supporting multiple lease projects within critical timelines, working closely with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Building and developing new partnerships in existing and new regions.
• Aligning with internal stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of activities to ensure regional success.
• Ensuring data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to infrastructure supply options, including cost, capacity, key dates, and contractual terms.
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of continual process improvement initiatives related to operational efficiency, team effectiveness, and new value-added initiatives.
• Developing processes and procedures to streamline the delivery of multiple contracts across the team, creating single points of communication and focus to improve delivery timescales.
• Working with internal law and corporate affairs personnel to drive successful contracts.