SDD Coordinator & Signal Manager
About The Position
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is seeking an experienced program manager to join its Land Development organisation as an SDD Coordinator & Signal Manager. The role is the operational hub connecting early-stage portfolio planning, Site Due Diligence (SDD), and development execution. It coordinates complex cross-functional workstreams, manages investment and development signals, and aligns stakeholders across multiple disciplines to deliver capacity at scale. This highly visible position combines program management, stakeholder leadership, business rhythm management, and analytical capabilities. It operates at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, helping Microsoft make informed investment decisions and accelerate project readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field and 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
- Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Business, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing complex programs, projects, or portfolios, preferably within data center development, real estate, infrastructure, construction, utilities, or large-scale capital programs.
- Proven cross-functional leadership, including coordinating diverse stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and driving alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Experience with front-end planning, portfolio management, and governance, including investment readiness, stage-gate processes, capacity planning, executive reporting, and communications.
- Ability to evaluate complex information, solve problems, identify risks, and support effective business decisions.
- Proficiency with reporting and workflow tools such as Power BI, Power Platform, SharePoint, Excel, or similar tools used for data analysis, reporting, and process automation.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent Site Due Diligence (SDD) programs across the region, managing end-to-end delivery, critical milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and execution readiness.
- Own the lifecycle of development and capacity signals, translating signals into actionable workstreams with clear ownership, timelines, dependencies, and accountability while proactively addressing bottlenecks.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making across land acquisition, development, engineering, energy, network, environmental, community affairs, legal, cost management, design, and infrastructure teams.
- Lead governance and operational rhythms, including kick-offs, workshops, business reviews, readiness assessments, and Go/No-Go decisions, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of risks and competing priorities.
- Deliver portfolio visibility and executive insights through dashboards, structured reporting, performance metrics, and readiness assessments, while ensuring data integrity and consistency across planning and development systems.
- Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement by standardizing and automating processes, strengthening governance and portfolio management, developing scalable tools and reporting frameworks, and institutionalizing lessons learned and best practices.
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
