Site Due Diligence Coordinator & Signal Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As Microsoft continues to expand one of the world's largest data centre portfolios, we are seeking an experienced programme manager to join our Land Development organisation as an  SDD Coordinator & Signal Manager . In this role, you will serve as the operational hub connecting early-stage portfolio planning, Site Due Diligence (SDD), and development execution activities. You will coordinate complex cross-functional workstreams, manage investment and development signals, and ensure stakeholders across multiple disciplines are aligned to deliver capacity at scale. This is a highly visible role requiring strong programme management, stakeholder leadership, business rhythm management, and analytical capabilities. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, and execution, helping Microsoft make informed investment decisions and accelerate project readiness Responsibilities Site Due Diligence (SDD) Coordination Coordinate multiple concurrent SDD programmes across the region. Partner with Land Acquisition, DCE, Energy, Network, Environmental, Community Affairs, CELA, Cost Management, and Design stakeholders throughout the due diligence lifecycle. Facilitate kick-offs, workshops, governance reviews, and Go/No-Go decision processes. Track deliverables, action items, risks, assumptions, and critical path milestones. Support executive decision-making through structured reporting and readiness assessments. Signal Management & Portfolio Readiness Own the end-to-end lifecycle of development and capacity signals, from issuance through execution readiness. Monitor signal progression, dependencies, milestone achievement, and regional delivery readiness. Drive alignment between planning, land acquisition, development, engineering, and infrastructure stakeholders. Translate signals into actionable workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, accountability, and delivery timelines. Identify bottlenecks and proactively drive mitigation actions to maintain portfolio momentum.  Programme Governance & Reporting Establish and maintain portfolio reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into signal status, SDD progress, risk exposure, and execution readiness. Develop executive-level reporting, business reviews, dashboards, and performance insights. Lead governance cadences and operational rhythms supporting the front-end development process. Ensure data integrity, transparency, and consistency across planning and development systems. Cross-Functional Leadership Act as a trusted partner across geographically dispersed teams. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external consultants. Facilitate complex discussions, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus across competing priorities. Influence decisions without direct authority while maintaining focus on business outcomes. Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. Process Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to improve signal governance, portfolio management, and front-end delivery processes. Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Capture lessons learned and institutionalise best practices across the organisation. Support development of tools, reporting frameworks, and scalable operational processes.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Business, Program Management, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects, portfolios, or operational processes. Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across different business functions. Experience driving governance, reporting, and executive communications. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. While not required, we also look for