Regional Director, Datacenter Build Program

Singapore, Singapore

Job Description


Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest online services.

The Regional Principle, Datacenter Build Program will provide leadership and direction in establishing a strategy that will support our current and future growth. In this role you will work collaboratively with all CO+I stakeholders as well as external stakeholders to support the strategic vision for the organization and a governance methodology from conception to completion driving excellence in service through industry best practices. This role will align global process out to Australasia, India, Southeast and Northeast Asia regions, across the Lease and build program. The role requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in Data Center engineering, controls, operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, Data Center lease market experience, client representation and Project level 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.

Responsibilities:

The key competencies and responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to the following:

  • Program Management - deliver a high-quality program and continue to seek and drive new ways to improve the quality and cycle time of our overall program.
  • Driving at a strategic level on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the team\xe2\x80\x99s overall objectives.
  • Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the portfolio, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
  • Advising and planning for the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
  • Establishing effective project and programme governance, processes, and systems to be utilised throughout the portfolio.
  • Advising and supporting the identification and management of risk across the portfolio.
  • Project and program planning, including ensuring the production of detailed project and programme plans.
  • Facilitating coordination between the overall cross-functional project and programme team
  • Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI\xe2\x80\x99s and OKRs to improve project and programme performance.
  • Managing the flow of project information between the team and key partners, through regular meetings and written communications.
  • Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.
  • Conduct assessments to define and analyse Potential risks for the project deliveries and proactively works towards Mitigation with The Team & key partners.
  • Oversight for managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring that each project is progressing according to committed plan and Communicating regularly with Key Partners, Project Teams, Internal stakeholders, etc to provide updates on accurate project status and resolve any issues that may arise.
  • Evaluates Project deliveries from a strategic level to ensure that progress meet safety, quality, integrity, functionality, and other specifications and requirements as per the organizational needs.
  • Identify risks and project impacts due fluctuations and material shortages caused by market mutations and propose appreciate management and procurement methods.
  • Propose appropriate program management methods based on culture and standards of each country.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, construction management or similar field experience.
  • 10+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in infrastructure and/or construction related project management.
  • Client and/or Contractor side onsite Datacentre construction or project management experience.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Experience managing large scale enterprise projects with both localized and virtual teams.
  • Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects. Must be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the .

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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  • Job Id
    JD1363211
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Singapore, Singapore
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