Microsoft · 1 day ago
Modularization Manager
United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $275K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud, and they are seeking a Modularization Manager to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. The Modularization Manager will lead the datacenter modularization program, engage with stakeholders, and manage multiple global projects to deliver innovative modular solutions.
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Responsibilities
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Develop a strategic agenda across multiple cross-divisional teams to identify opportunities in datacenter modularization including comparison of various quality and performance metrics to the proposed solutions
Be a subject matter expert when defining modularization program goals and prioritization for development and fleetwide implementation
Ensure that cross-divisional teams translate the needs of the organization and other teams into program goals and prioritize deliverables based on industry and historical insights
Oversee multi-discipline teams to engage in active risk management (proactive and reactive) to identify risks and propose mitigations for datacenter modularization
Act (and drive teams to act) as engineering advisors to educate and evangelize datacenter modularization opportunities. Delivers (and drive teams to deliver) implementation and field support at scale
Drive cross-divisional teams to define success criteria and performance metrics (e.g., Objectives and Key Results [OKRs], Key Performance Indicators [KPIs] such as quality and performance) of the feature(s)/feature areas (e.g., product, service) and works within the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) organization to ensure all objectives are supported
Provide strategic knowledge to help teams deeply understand the return on investment wherever it may exist for datacenter modularization
The Modularization Manager will provide design support for projects at Site Due Diligence, Site Master planning and throughout Detailed Design through construction to handover. The role will provide technical direction, and the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs
This role will require collaboration with Global Technical Excellence team, Global Strategy teams and DCE Operations Team to develop the datacenter designs from basis of design (BOD) to issue for constructions (IFC) and through the Construction Administration phase of datacenter until handover for new DC project build-outs
To be successful in this role the candidate will collaborate with internal & external customers, direct the technical delivery of multiple, concurrent, complete Datacenter design solutions aligned with the scopes, schedules and budgets of the projects
The candidate will be able to utilize experience on past modularization projects to affect traditional execution to a modularization execution
Collaborate with the Site Selection, Operations, Security, and Design team to develop data center (DC) designs, starting from project conception to issue for construction (IFC) for new DC projects build outs and major infrastructure upgrades
The candidate will also potentially act and design manager/program manager of the module component of any particular project
Provide methodology execution to ensure that engineering teams receive feedback on what is required in design for successful module fabrication
Coordinate with transportation contractors to ensure that critical aspects like lifting, handling, and installation are addressed and insured
Develop, budget and assess staffing plans for success execution and quality performance
Align any and all module yard operations to the overall project scope
Progress reporting – ensure that the MS team is well aware of the progress being made in the fabrication yard
Coordinate a team of engineers, fabricators, constructors and project control teams to deliver datacenter modular solutions aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget of the program objectives
Possess a high level of proficiency in commercial and industrial modularization solutions with a primary focus on datacenter or equivalent high-tech designs
Deliver modular solutions for datacenter buildings, power systems, cooling schemes, telecom, and controls infrastructure to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter engineering standards
Develop feasibility studies by partnering with Microsoft management peers specific to the concept, business objectives, opportunities, risks, mitigations, key result metrics and timing
Develop program strategic execution plans inclusive of cost, procurement, delivery strategy and schedule integration for review and approval
Drive conceptual engineering and manufacturing development in support of modular delivery. This includes LLE procurement planning, cost team estimate development and funding plans, manufacturing quality control processes, offsite commissioning, safety in design improvements and end to end integration planning
Participate in Module Fabrication Yard due diligence visits to evaluate capabilities and subsequent request for proposal development, bidding and awards
Beginning with the end in mind, ensure modularization concepts are integrated and aligned with project specific detailed engineering and design packages for construction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
1+ years' people management experience
3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team 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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years' experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
4+ years' people management experience
8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos)
Chartered/Professional Engineer/Project Manager or Registered Architect
Large-scale project experience (100MM per project) delivering Design Build, and Design Bid Build type projects
Demonstrated proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter designs
Demonstrated ability to work with other engineering and non-engineering groups in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
Demonstrated ability to lead teams of consultants and engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large datacenter environments
Demonstrated contract negotiation skills and understanding of value-added ideas without compromising safety and quality of deliverables
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present using MS Office Suite of software
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
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