Senior Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

15h

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to support its global data center portfolio within Cloud Operations & Innovation. The role performs lease administration related to lease obligations, supports Microsoft and lessors in complying with lease terms, manages data and analytics to inform decisions, and executes processes in collaboration with key stakeholders. It focuses on day-to-day lease administration and business rhythms, supporting internal and external stakeholder relationships and compliance across global data center lease agreements. The position manages lease documentation and portfolio information, supports lease compliance and risk matters, and improves global portfolio management processes. It also oversees vendor-provided lease administration services, develops data-driven approaches to strategic asset management, and project-manages initiatives across functions. This role requires the ability to meet Microsoft Cloud background-check requirements and citizenship verification due to legal restrictions associated with government agency customers.

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, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Citizenship verification with a valid passport is required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions related to support for U.S. government agency customers.
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and critical-date obligations.
Clear and effective communication skills and ability to build trust with colleagues.
Ability to drive clarity, alignment, and action using Microsoft Office tools and business intelligence.
Strong organization and ability to anticipate next steps when providing support.
Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.
Expert proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
Expert experience with OneNote and PowerPoint.
Expertise with master data and inventory management tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field and 5+ years of portfolio management, real estate, or office management experience; or 7+ years of equivalent experience.
Experience in lease administration, strategic sourcing (including vendor term management and vendor performance), or supply chain materials management (including supply planning and materials planning).
2+ years of strategic sourcing, lease administration, or supply chain management experience.
Experience with data center-related program management.
Experience with ERP and real estate databases and reporting.
Contract management or lease administration background.
Contract interpretation or contract analyst experience.
Experience with Tririga, CoStar, Yardi, SAP, or Dynamics.
Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Review and administer lease-related documentation and process critical information for portfolio management systems.
Develop and implement program guides, procedures, and systems to improve and streamline Global Portfolio Management operations.
Analyze process and program performance.
Develop data- and process-informed action plans and drive them across stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Use subject matter expertise, data, processes, and tools to develop innovative solutions and deliver priorities.
Project-manage cross-functional initiatives with time-bound, results-oriented deliverables.
Influence without authority, remove barriers to success, and create pathways for progress.
Create internal analytics and presentations supporting lease administration operations and performance reviews.
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive clarity, generate energy, and deliver results.
Track leases, contracts, and associated documents, including amendments.
Provide programmatic management and input on lease compliance and risk matters across strategic partnerships and the contract base.
Support administration of legal documentation and requirements for the Global Portfolio Management team.
Assist in supervising the work and performance of vendor staff providing lease administration services for CO+I.
Conduct periodic meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review satisfaction with programs and processes.
Ensure stakeholder alignment and desired outcomes for project-managed initiatives.
Serve as a subject matter expert on lease administration tools and processes to drive consistency and standardization.
Establish a results-oriented, data-driven programmatic approach to strategic asset management and develop business improvements and efficiencies.