Project Manager- Emea Central Europe Milano

Project Manager- Emea Central Europe
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud.

Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team 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.

In this role you will provide leadership to the metros within your region aligning priorities with the EPC functions while supporting the team to overcome obstacles.

While this role can be primarily remote, we are looking for leaders located near one of our regional hub locations.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND significant years related experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant years experience working on data center projects.

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.

Responsibilities Lead assigned EPC projects and remain accountable to the EPC leadership team.

Lead EPC dedicated team towards project success.

Maintain active engagement from CO+I Partners and Functional support teams.

Realizes that changes impact the work of others, and proactively shares relevant information to enable efficient workflow.

Regularly scans the environment to help anticipate changes that could affect key projects; leads change in plans, goals, actions, or priorities to respond to changing situations; champions necessary course corrections.

Reinforces and promotes a positive team environment by modeling best practices.

Contributes to team morale.

Supports team goals and contributes to the success of others.

Delegates work within team to effectively deliver results.

Collaborates and negotiates effectively with others to identify delegates to deliver results.

Ownership In alignment with management priorities, holds self-accountable for EPC delivery of projects.

Identifies unaddressed issues within his/her area of work and resolves, escalates, or finds the appropriate owner to ensure the highest level of quality.

Budget and Controls Monitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e. g. , Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc. ).

Change Management Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders and shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.

Coordination Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.

Drives Results Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e. g. , new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders.

Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.

Creates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project.

Goal Alignment Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams and General Contractors/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.

Managing Resources Oversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts.

Project Management Drives campus-based delivery solutions (e. g. , new or retrofit data center facilities).

Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions.

Project Tracking Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress.

Safety and Regulation Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e. g. , OSHA) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk.

Technical Acumen Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information.

Identifies potential risks/gaps and provides recommendations to project teams that mitigate risk, and improve overall constructability.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare Educational resources Discounts on products and services Savings and investments Maternity and paternity leave Generous time away Giving programs Opportunities to network and connect Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

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