Microsoft Corporation

Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers.. We are looking to fill a critical role of Contract Manager - Americas - Execution Oversight Team on our Supply Chain Execution team to lead a program of build projects.. Hyperscale data center or large building or other large scale construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity. Monitor site sourcing activities for various professional services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost & Project Management. Audits site procurement contracting strategies for data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.

contract manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud.  We are responsible for delivering over 200 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 a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the network that powers the world's largest online services.



Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain (GSC) team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. Furthermore, we support the Operations team that manages and runs the cloud assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Contract Manager - Americas - Execution Oversight Team on our Supply Chain Execution team to lead a program of build projects.



As part of the regional Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Execution Oversight Team (EOT), the key responsibilities are to work cross functionally with other EOT members to provide oversight on the consistent implementation of the project service level agreement (SLA) and functional governance, perform project health analysis against the approved SLAs/scope/execution plan/cost/schedule, assist with the project setup, evaluate the site resource effectiveness, conduct spot audits, assist with onboarding and training of the site-based team. The team will be dedicated to this scope and will not be assigned to specific projects or other functional/regional activities. The project reviews and assessment will be as per the EOT roadmap and/or managed by exception should a critical priority be raised within the region. The team will be based in a hub location and will travel together to the site as per the roadmap and business critical priorities.

Travel requirements: 50-75%.

This role is located in one of these hub locations:  San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ; or Redmond, WA.  Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates will need to relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.



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.

Required / Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience (including internships) in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
* OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
* OR equivalent experience.
* Hyperscale data center or large building or other large scale construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity
* Experience in contract terms, conditions, and claims specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation.

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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications;

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 11+ years experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
* OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
* Demonstrated understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
* Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)
* Proficient negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
* Proficiency in contract management software and tools.

Sourcing and Category Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 - $299,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 26, 2024

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 Accommodation request form.

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Procurement and Contracts

* Project Procurement:
* <li>Monitor site sourcing activities for various professional services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost & Project Management
* Assess sourcing and negotiation strategies to meet project objectives.


* Contract Review and Compliance:
* <li>Attest that contract site teams are verifying contract requirements are met according to the terms and conditions.
* Audits site procurement contracting strategies for data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.


* Change Order Management:
* <li>Detailed understanding of contractual conditions regarding order management.
* Audit and ensure compliance of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.


* Execution Coordination & Communication:
* <li>Assess and advise on the site team's post-award contract execution and commercial decision making.
* Travel to site when challenges arise related to the project/contract and implement strategies to mitigate the risk.
* Provide regular status reports on issues, risks and mitigations to leadership.
* Assess mitigation process of site contract managers when significant contractual issues arise.
* Effectively document and communicate improvement recommendations after site audit completion



Stakeholder Collaboration

* Drives significant business engagement in partnership with the Execution Oversight Team team and cross-functional teams including Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Management, Engineering, Quality, Construction and Project Managers.
* Drives commercial compliance and problem resolution with General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers.
* Actively partners with suppliers to identify and drive continuous improvement and risk management opportunities by evaluating procedural, operational, and/or environmental factors, analyzing root causes of issues, sharing insights with key stakeholders, and influencing the adoption of needed improvements.
* Embody our Culture & Values

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