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About the Role

The Lease Delivery Manager (LDM) is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of leased data center projects, from lease execution through operational handoff. This role combines construction and technical infrastructure delivery responsibilities into a single point of ownership, ensuring projects meet Microsoft standards for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and technical readiness. The LDM coordinates internal teams, external partners, and vendors to achieve project success.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single accountable owner for leased data center delivery from lease execution through RFS, RNI, Turnover & Acceptance, and Operations handoff.
Maintain delivery accountability across all project phases regardless of which teams, vendors, contractors, or stakeholders execute individual work packages.
Drive alignment across construction delivery, technical infrastructure deployment, commissioning, security, telecommunications, operational readiness, and business requirements.
Act as a relentless advocate for safety and promote a culture of injury-free project delivery.
Support implementation of Microsoft High Risk Activity (HRA) programs and safety initiatives.
Conduct site visits, participate in audits, support risk mitigation activities, and ensure compliance with local regulations and Microsoft safety requirements.
Manage delivery of lease provider construction activities required to achieve Ready for Service (RFS).
Manage integration, fit-out, telecommunications, networking, security, AV, BAS/EPMS, operational technology, and associated technical infrastructure activities required to achieve RNI and operational readiness.
Coordinate project milestones, turnover requirements, punch-list closure, operational readiness activities, and final handover to operations teams.
Coordinate across Data Center Development (DCD), Data Center Engineering (DCE), Data Center Operations (DCO), Security (DCPS), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Telecommunications Engineering, Commissioning, Procurement, Finance, and lease providers.
Manage stakeholder dependencies, handoffs, escalations, and delivery commitments throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate decision-making and remove barriers that impact successful project outcomes.
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, procurement activities, contracts, change orders, and project controls.
Review and approve vendor scopes of work, pay applications, invoices, procurement packages, and delivery commitments.
Identify cost-effective delivery solutions while maintaining quality and schedule objectives.
Develop and maintain integrated project execution, construction, fit-out, turnover, and readiness schedules.
Identify, manage, mitigate, and communicate project risks.
Maintain project risk registers, dashboards, KPI reporting, and executive updates.
Manage lease providers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
Coordinate procurement, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, inventory management, turnover documentation, and operational acceptance activities.
Ensure all readiness requirements are achieved prior to turnover and operational handoff.
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, cycle times, cost efficiency, quality performance, and operational readiness.
Drive implementation of lessons learned and best practices across the lease delivery portfolio.
Embody Microsoft’s Culture and Values through collaboration, accountability, inclusion, continuous learning, and customer focus.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Project Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field AND 10+ years related experience (OR equivalent experience).
8+ years of project management experience delivering data center, mission-critical, telecommunications, construction, or infrastructure projects.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience managing large-scale projects involving both construction delivery and technical infrastructure deployment.
Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks, stakeholders, vendors, and operational handovers.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across geographically distributed teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished and quality work product.
Business Level in English and Japanese.
12+ years’ experience working on data center projects or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Project Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field AND 12+ years related experience (OR equivalent experience).
PMI (Project Management Institute) – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
Fluent in English and Japanese.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Leadership skills
Project management skills
Data center construction
Technical infrastructure delivery
Fit-out
Telecommunications systems
Commissioning
Vendor management
Operational readiness
Project delivery
Mission-critical environments
Self-direction
Program management
Stakeholder management
Safety leadership
Construction delivery
Technical infrastructure deployment
Financial management
Commercial management
Schedule management
Risk management
Continuous improvement

Experience Level

10+ years related experience
8+ years of project management experience
12+ years’ experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Project Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
PMI (Project Management Institute) – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

About the Company

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

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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