Lease Delivery Manager (Data Center Projects)

About the role

The Lease Delivery Manager (LDM) is responsible for the complete delivery of Ready for Service (RFS) for each lease site, ensuring projects meet Data Center Development (DCD) guidelines and that the lease provider complies with the Microsoft lease contract. The role covers delivery from lease execution through RFS, coordinates with Microsoft Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders, and advocates for a safe worksite. It involves travel of up to 50% to datacenter sites.

Key responsibilities

• Manage lease providers and support teams and partners in delivering RFS
• Coordinate with Microsoft teams such as E2E, Security, Data Center Engineering, Data Center Operations, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Environmental Health & Safety
• Manage vendor contracts and monitor vendor performance, including reviewing scopes, design reviews, pay applications and invoices
• Monitor the approved project budget and suggest adjustments to project controls (PERs, PSRs, change orders, pay applications)
• Track KPIs for RFS and RNI delivery and give feedback to leadership
• Review engineering designs, site and building plans, and recommend improvements to reduce risk and improve constructability
• Conduct routine safety audits, participate in incident investigations, and represent Microsoft as a safety leader
• Ensure compliance with OSHA or equivalent safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive campus-based delivery of new construction and retrofits, and oversee procurement and resource planning

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of related experience (or equivalent)
• 5+ years in construction project management of data centers or mission-critical facilities
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience on data center projects
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud background check and Singaporean citizenship verification