Central Sub-Regional Director - Execution Procurement Job at Microsoft Corporation (Redmond)

Job Description

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services. This role is located will support on-site teams at our Data Center Campus throughout the Central Region within Americas. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles approved locations listed. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up 100 % and will require extensive travel to sites from Central United States to Mexico & LATAM.

Job Responsibility

Own sub-regional delivery performance across multiple sites, ensuring schedule, cost, and quality targets are achieved
Translate regional supply chain strategy into regional execution plans aligned to site realities
Establish consistent execution models, governance, and escalation pathways across the sub-region
Provide clear visibility to senior leadership on delivery risks, mitigation strategies, and performance trends
Act as the senior escalation point for supplier, schedule, and commercial issues
Lead coordination of OEM and supplier labor execution with General Contractors (GC) and internal planning teams
Align schedules across suppliers, GC, and site teams to drive installation efficiency and improve customer experience
Resolve field escalations quickly, removing blockers and protecting critical milestones
Drive productivity improvements and standardized approaches to labor planning and sequencing
Negotiate and manage change orders related to overtime, schedule compression, and acceleration
Own regional change order strategy and governance to ensure consistency and strong commercial outcomes
Lead negotiation and execution of change orders, minimizing cost and schedule impact
Serve as the senior commercial authority on entitlement, justification, and negotiation strategy
Partner with regional claims teams to resolve complex disputes and drive timely closure
Ensure disciplined processes across CDEs, technical submittals, and pre-construction readiness
Oversee delivery, inspection, commissioning readiness, and sign-off of OFCI equipment across the region
Ensure rapid identification and resolution of quality issues with Supplier Quality and Category Management teams
Drive alignment on post-IFC design changes across procurement, engineering, and construction stakeholders
Standardize design documentation, compliance artifacts, and technical submittals across projects
Hold suppliers accountable to contractual SLAs, KPIs, and delivery commitments
Drive transparent performance reporting and proactive risk identification across all projects
Lead mitigation strategies for supply, schedule, and technical risks
Communicate impacts from LLE/OFCI delays and lead cross-functional resolution efforts
Act as primary liaison between suppliers, Engineer of Record (EOR), Architect/Engineer (AE), and internal teams
Lead and develop a team of Metro Procurement Leads and Site Procurement Managers across the sub-region
Model strong ownership, accountability, and pace
demonstrate clear and decisive leadership
Coach team members through real-time feedback, structured 1:1s, and development planning focused on measurable outcomes
Care for employees by fostering an inclusive, high-trust environment where individuals feel supported and empowered to grow
Build clarity in roles, decision rights, and expectations to enable faster, higher-quality execution at the site level
Establish strong operating rhythms (weekly reviews, performance check-ins) tied to data and outcomes
Develop future leaders and ensure a strong talent pipeline across the region
Hold teams accountable to performance metrics such as on-time delivery, defect rates, responsiveness, and issue resolution
Champion Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more
Foster a growth mindset culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Uphold values of respect, integrity, and accountability in all interactions
Build an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive better decisions and outcomes

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Pass Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Nice to have

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 12+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 15+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation
OR equivalent experience
5+ years people management experience

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