Front End Planning- Build Management Lead
About The Position
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) delivers complex, large-scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. The Front End Planning- Build Management Lead manages integration and fit-out activities for Microsoft-owned systems and services in new leased data center facilities. The role shapes lease-project readiness from early qualification through execution readiness by translating business, operational, and technical requirements into actionable planning inputs and aligning them with lessor and stakeholder deliverables. The position leads early fit-out and integration planning, validates scope, delivery assumptions, procurement and installation timelines, and coordinates with Microsoft teams, lessors, and subject matter experts. It supports protection of scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety outcomes, and prepares a complete execution turnover package so the execution team can begin with clear requirements, assumptions, and delivery risks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, commissioning, and integrated testing.
- Understanding of telecommunications passive infrastructure and working knowledge of active systems integration across IT, AV, and Security systems.
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and timelines.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to travel (0–25%).
- Experience leading integration delivery on a portfolio of medium-to-large-scale projects across industries.
- Creative problem-solving and analytical skills to drive insights and collaboration across teams within and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
- Experience with mission-critical facilities and vendor management.
- Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Lead fit-out and integration planning during pre-lease execution for leased data center projects.
- Represent Microsoft’s integration and technical delivery scope across early project phases.
- Review Statements of Qualification (SOQ) and lessor inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with fit-out requirements.
- Validate procurement and installation timelines (PO need-by dates) for telecom, security, FFE, and network infrastructure against Integrated Management Schedule (IMS) milestones and Ready for Service targets.
- Partner with cross-functional Microsoft teams and subject matter experts to align scope, cost, schedule, and technical readiness.
- Identify, track, and support mitigation of technical, integration, and schedule risks through established risk management tools and forums.
- Contribute to pre-lease kickoffs, IMS reviews, constructability assessments, and handover planning activities.
- Lead development of the execution turnover package, ensuring the execution team understands lease requirements, scope, key assumptions, and delivery risks.
- Ensure project data, assumptions, and handover inputs are complete and suitable for transition into execution.
- Drive compliance with Microsoft safety standards and risk management processes, reinforcing safe and consistent delivery practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
