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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. The EOP Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution, operational readiness, and planning oversight for leased and build data center projects through Ready for Service (RFS) & Ready for Network Install (RNI). This role leads execution planning, milestone delivery, financial governance, vendor coordination, and cross-functional alignment across multiple projects and stakeholders. The EOP Manager delivers high-level execution, operational, and planning oversight from preconstruction through the full lifecycle of data center construction and delivery.
Job Responsibility:
Oversight of end-to-end execution planning and operational readiness for leased and build data center projects through RFS & RNI
Produce, maintain, and execute integrated project plans aligned to key delivery milestones
Lead execution of EOP scope of work across multiple projects in the AMERs West Region
Drive timely, data-based decisions to maintain alignment with Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, and Cost priorities
Monitor approved project budgets and provide oversight for project controls
Apply financial acumen to identify cost-effective solutions
Partner with cost management teams
Partner with internal CO+I teams and key Microsoft stakeholders
Communicate updated process flows
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned
Seek optimization of processes
Leverage Ai tools to further advance construction delivery innovation
Attend and actively participate in owner/architect/contractor and project meetings
Coordinate activities of vendors, contractors, and cost managers
Advocate for a security-first and safety-first mindset
Represent Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate onsite
Conduct and participate in safety programs, audits, and incident investigations
Review and support development of risk mitigation plans
Analyze safety and security metrics
Review engineering documentation, designs, site plans, and building plans
Identify technical risks, gaps, and mitigation strategies
Provide execution and operational input into data center fitout and integration activities
Monitor vendor and contractor performance
Assist with preparation of RFPs, PERs, and other project approval documentation
Confirm availability of scoped resources
Provide accurate project data supporting KPIs, invoices, processes, and policies
Report on project status
Communicate execution health, risks, and mitigation strategies
Drive OKRs to align with DCD organizational goals
Translate complex schedule data into clear, high‑level insights for leadership decision‑making
Drive pull‑planning strategies to optimize sequencing
Identify and escalate schedule gaps, logic flaws, and risk drivers
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Extensive experience in mission-critical environments
Strong technical and construction acumen
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to self-direct
Strong background in data center construction, integration, operational planning, financial management, and risk mitigation
Expertise in analyzing Primavera P6 Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)