Contract Management, Metro Lead Job at Microsoft Corporation (Toronto)

Country Contracts Manager

Within CO+I, the Global Contracts Management team is responsible for establishin...

Location

Germany , Cologne

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain or construction related field AND 7+ years experience in dedicated Construction role
3+ years people management experience
3+ years experience working in construction portfolio role across multiple parallel projects, preferably with German experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Procurement Planning and Management: Lead sourcing activities for various services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost Management, Project Management, and others
Develop sourcing plans and negotiation strategies to effectively deliver against metro contracting strategies and project goals on budget and schedule
Lead supplier assessment and prepare contract award recommendations
Understand industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements
participate in negotiation of contracts that meet business goals
Contract Review and Compliance: Responsible for ensuring all contractual requirements are met according to the terms and conditions
Executes procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services
Serve as first line of defense/communication with site stakeholders on commercial issues
Execute project closeout requirements
Change Order Management: Lead Change Order entitlement negotiations with input from key stakeholders and detailed understanding of contractual conditions

Fulltime

Country Contracts Manager

Within CO+I, the Global Contracts Management team is responsible for establishin...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Supply Chain or construction related field AND 7+ years experience in dedicated Construction role
3+ years people management experience
3+ years experience working in construction portfolio role across multiple parallel projects, preferably with Finland experience
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.

Job Responsibility

Procurement Planning and Management: Lead sourcing activities for various services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost Management, Project Management, and others
Develop sourcing plans and negotiation strategies to effectively deliver against metro contracting strategies and project goals on budget and schedule
Lead supplier assessment and prepare contract award recommendations
Understand industry contracting norms and Microsoft contracting requirements
participate in negotiation of contracts that meet business goals
Contract Review and Compliance: Responsible for ensuring all contractual requirements are met according to the terms and conditions
Executes procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services
Serve as first line of defense/communication with site stakeholders on commercial issues
Execute project closeout requirements
Change Order Management: Lead Change Order entitlement negotiations with input from key stakeholders and detailed understanding of contractual conditions

Fulltime

Data Center Metro Director

As the Microsoft Data Center Metro Director, you will drive the delivery of worl...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure)
5+ years experience leading, directly managing, and influencing a diverse organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines and platforms
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
This position requires verification of Australian Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements
This position may require an enhanced background check conducted through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency

Job Responsibility

Empower a culture of safety, security and compliance in all aspects of data center operations
Leadership, management, coaching, and development of Microsoft full time employees across datacenters in your Metro
Accountable for the ongoing IT and Critical Environment (CE) support for all service lines ensuring the on-time and defect-free delivery of customer capacity within our SLA commitments
Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of all supporting physical infrastructure, logistics, and the resources required to meet anticipated growth within your Metro
Actively participate in incident management procedures relating to major incidents that impact Microsoft cloud services in your Metro. This will include leading incident management calls with customers and senior leadership, the timely resolution of incidents, post-incident reviews, and the implementation of improvement plans
Ensure financial management of your metro including the development of detailed budgets, forecasts, and management of operational and capital spend
Management and oversight of all vendor/partner contracts and relationships including leased-facility landlords, IT and CE service providers, and partner support teams
Collaborate with global and regional management teams and contribute to improvement programs
Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success

What we offer

trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications

Fulltime

New

Data Center Campus Director

As the Microsoft Data Center Campus Director, you will drive the delivery of wor...

Location

Thailand , Bangkok

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent AND 10+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure)
5+ years experience leading, directly managing, and influencing a diverse organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines and platforms
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

Job Responsibility

Empower a culture of safety, security and compliance in all aspects of data center operations
Leadership, management, coaching, and development of Microsoft full time employees across datacenters in your Metro
Accountable for the ongoing IT and Critical Environment (CE) support for all service lines ensuring the on-time and defect-free delivery of customer capacity within our SLA commitments
Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of all supporting physical infrastructure, logistics, and the resources required to meet anticipated growth within your Metro
Actively participate in incident management procedures relating to major incidents that impact Microsoft cloud services in your Metro. This will include leading incident management calls with customers and senior leadership, the timely resolution of incidents, post-incident reviews, and the implementation of improvement plans
Ensure financial management of your metro including the development of detailed budgets, forecasts, and management of operational and capital spend
Management and oversight of all vendor/partner contracts and relationships including leased-facility landlords, IT and CE service providers, and partner support teams
Collaborate with global and regional management teams and contribute to improvement programs
Learn, live, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success

What we offer

Trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications

Fulltime

Sourcing Procurement Manager - AI

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers Microsoft’s core ...

Location

United States , Mount Pleasant

Salary:

116900.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ 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 6+ 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
This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Leads, maintains, and executes material management for several construction projects in the Metro performing purchasing responsibilities, ensuring continuity of supply and/or services
Oversees price and procurement requests via workflow process or technology as applicable in support of product and service requirements, ensuring procedural compliance, and managing the resolution of highly complex pricing issues raised by other sourcing personnel
Serves as a primary point of contact for identifying and resolving internal and/or external contract delivery, execution risks, and road blocks
Leads the (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) processes, manages supplier evaluation frameworks, and partners with suppliers to drive innovation and execution improvement
Applies end-to-end understanding of procurement processes to drive business impact and leads decision-making around workstream processes
Ensures adherence to policy and collaborates with senior stakeholders to drive consistency across supply chain requests
Monitors the impact of complex change orders to the underlying business case, and partners cross-functionally to adjust impact models
Develops negotiation strategies and facilitates early business engagements with cross-functional leadership
Drives supplier and contractor performance management, including safety deliverables, by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing timely feedback
Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and contributes to the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues

Fulltime

New

Store B2B Key Account Manager area Campania-Calabria

Location

Italy , Afragola (Na), Napoli

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 5 years' experience in sales, customer experience or similar areas of activity and delivering results
At least 3 years of experience in leading and developing people and teams, experience from retail, preferably home furnishings or B2B/ Key Account Management
Experience in planning, performance improvement and performance measurement (business and people)
Knowledge of the IKEA brand, our culture, values
Good knowledge of the national B2B market environment, as well as the expectations of today's and tomorrow's customers, to ensure that IKEA's service offerings meet the needs and demands of customers and you have a broad knowledge of market trends in the relevant B2B segments
Broad knowledge about legislations, requirements and compliance standards in the different B2B segments
Fundamental knowledge of the sales mechanisms and industry standards in the defined metro market
pulse of the market (customers, competition, news)
Fluent knowledge of Italian & English languages

Job Responsibility

You are the subject matter expert within your team for the defined metro market and interface with the matrix partners in the Headquarters and stakeholders in the IKEA units of your metro market
You act as a member of the selling team and proactively contribute to the business plan to achieve the common goals
You actively work with all key stakeholders within the Commercial team and beyond to drive stakeholder integration, shared focus and maximise business success (Customer Fulfilment, Marketing, Operations & Finance, People & Culture, HQ Management)
You actively drive the acquisition of new business customers in your metro market and build long-term relationships with key accounts
You will continuously build relationships with key decision makers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders in the construction industry to receive and contribute to all key requests for proposals (tenders) for the new construction and renovation of hotels, flats, office buildings, government offices and other properties relevant to your local market and the IKEA strategy
You will prepare offers within the given framework in tender processes, in a high quality and on time. This includes working with Sales, Fulfilment and HF&RD (Home Furnishing & Retail Design) co-workers to deliver a comprehensive and competitive package of IKEA products and services
You will lead the negotiations in the finalisation of conditions and prices within the framework of tenders and other key account contracts according to the specifications set by IKEA
You supervise the execution of contracts from tenders won. To do this, you coordinate yourself and the cooperation with colleagues in your Metro Market and the HQ Management and ensure a smooth process flow
You oversee the management of the lead pipeline, conversion rate measurement, tracking and identification of optimisation potential
You will manage the after-sales support of key account projects and quality management to ensure long-term business relationships and an excellent customer experience

What we offer

Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)
Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life
Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together

Fulltime

Lease Integration and Technical Infrastructure Manager

Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the business unit responsible for oper...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

96500.00 - 188400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
7+ years experience working on data center projects.
Experience managing large scale data center projects with both localized and virtual teams.
Client or Contractor side Datacenter construction or management experience.

Job Responsibility

Be a relentless advocate for managing a safe worksite, supporting the implementation of the Microsoft High Risk Activity (HRA) program and work with our Construction PM and landlord groups to deliver trade collaboration methods to improve safe working and co-ordination of the job sites.
Responsible for coordinating internal Microsoft scope and resource efforts, requirements, and schedules with those of the landlord, Owned Vendors and Suppliers to ensure a smooth and timely handover of the fitted out Data Centre facility and capacity to the Microsoft Operations team and Business Groups.
Coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and supporting specialty consultants to review, improve and execute the design.
Responsible for the coordination of the telecom materials procurement, telecoms installation, Security systems installation, FFE procurement and installation
Coordination of the design, procurement, installation and turn up of the facility Corporate Network
In cooperation with the Construction Lead this position aligns metro wide delivery strategies to local team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts.
Align with the Construction PM to agree delivery strategies across multi sites and manage a continuous improvement program that will result in a lean project delivery approach.
Be the responsible identifying and managing stakeholder dependencies and construction deliverables and handoffs for/with Microsoft Security (DCPS), Microsoft IT (CSE), DCI NE, Networking and Integrated services.
Work alongside the DCD Construction manager and report into the Regional ITIM team leader and is responsible for the delivery of Integration and Technical Infrastructure scope and deliverables for the US-West Region.
Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions in line with evolving build program specification requirements and report on KPIs for the same.

Fulltime

Regional Commissioning Lead

The CO+I Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery ...

Location

Malaysia , Johor Bahru

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years relevant technical engineering experience
Or Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Technology, Computer Science or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
At least 5 years’ experience in Data Center facility construction and/or commissioning
At least 5 years of construction experience
At least 5 years of experience with electrical and mechanical test equipment
Data Center Commissioning
Construction QA/QC
Project Management
Data Center Operation and Maintenance
Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators and critical mechanical systems

Job Responsibility

Reports to the CO+I SEA Sub-Region Commissioning Lead
Primary responsibility for assigned metro commissioning projects with secondary responsibility for other CO+I commissioning projects for the region
Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions
Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent assigned to Data Center construction projects in the assigned metro
Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards
Construction site inspections to review QA/QC and commissioning process
Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule
Travel required
Regularly reviews Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPI metrics to report to management
Coordinate meetings and activities of vendor project managers including integration of lessons learned

Fulltime

Contract Management, Metro Lead

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
Canada , Toronto

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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