Contract Lead Special Projects

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud.  We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.  Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. Furthermore, we support the Operations team that manages and runs the cloud assets. We are seeking a Contract Lead for our Supply Execution Chain team to lead a program for Special Projects in USA. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.  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.   As a Contract Lead for Special Projects  leading GC, Cx , AE and other service contracts you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of contracts related to Special construction projects in the region. You will be an influential leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams, legal experts, and external stakeholders to manage contractual agreements, mitigate risks, and drive compliance at the job site. Your attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes across the lifecycle of the project will be essential for this role. You will be part of the High-Performance team to execute projects in the region.

As a Special Projects Contract Lead for GC, Cx , AE and other service contracts you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of contracts related to construction projects in the region. You will be an influential leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams, legal experts, and external stakeholders to manage contractual agreements, mitigate risks, and drive compliance at the job site. Your attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes across the lifecycle of the project will be essential for this role. You will be part of the High Performance team to execute Special projects and Power Harvesting Projects in the region.   Contract Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of execution of GC, Cx,AE and other service contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Collaborate with legal, procurement, and project management teams to align contract execution with project objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters related to GC, Cx, and AE projects for the region Support in Negotiating and issue GC contracts in alignment with project requirements and timelines for the region Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract execution, ensuring project objectives are safeguarded. Develop and implement risk management strategies to address contractual and operational challenges. Supplier/Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers and Contractors to ensure timely delivery of services Manage vendor relationships, addressing issues and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Budget and Change order  Management: Monitor and control budgets, ensuring