Microsoft Director Global Program Management 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

538084415

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in program management, preferably within the datacenter or construction industry.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with regional leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on improving efficiency and driving results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to align expectations and requirements with key stakeholders

Additional 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 background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience
• • OR equivalent experience.
• 15+ years experience working on data center projects.
• 10+ years project management experience.
• 10+ years people management experience.

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 January 28, 2025.

• Influence the development and implementation of organizational policies and processes with Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) partners to drive cost savings, enhance customer service, and improve asset management.
• Lead and coordinate meetings and activities with stakeholders, cost managers, and regional leaders. Identify opportunities to share lessons learned and integrate them with global execution strategies.
• Provide strategic direction and coaching to internal and external partners to resolve complex issues impacting global construction projects, including goal setting, adherence to business processes, vendor management, and fostering cross-group collaboration aligned with project milestones.
• Analyze and recommend innovative delivery options using industry best practices and trends. Support the creation, implementation, and enforcement of organizational procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with regional leaders to drive efficiencies and improvements across the global portfolio, focusing on optimizing cycle times, costs, execution, and delivery methods.
• Manage global OKRs, KPIs, and metrics to monitor portfolio health, identify areas for improvement, and enhance delivery performance.
• Participate in program development initiatives for datacenter construction and integration teams by improving existing processes and driving efficiencies aligned with Microsoft CO+I core priorities.
• Establish and maintain robust business and operational practices for regional and global teams.
• Align business and team objectives with stakeholder expectations and requirements throughout the project delivery lifecycle.
• Organize and lead initiatives such as “lessons learned,” “Lean,” and “Kaizen” across the global portfolio, leveraging insights from regional execution and operational teams to promote continuous improvement.
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