SDD Coordinator & Signal Manager

Overview

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 program manager to join our Land Development organisation as an Site Due Diligence (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 program 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.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more. Employees come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realise shared goals. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent Site Due Diligence (SDD) programs across the region, managing end-to-end delivery, critical milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and execution readiness.

Own the lifecycle of development and capacity signals, translating signals into actionable workstreams with clear ownership, timelines, dependencies, and accountability while proactively addressing bottlenecks.

Drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making across land acquisition, development, engineering, energy, network, environmental, community affairs, legal, cost management, design, and infrastructure teams.

Lead governance and operational rhythms, including kick-offs, workshops, business reviews, readiness assessments, and Go/No-Go decisions, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of risks and competing priorities.

Deliver portfolio visibility and executive insights through dashboards, structured reporting, performance metrics, and readiness assessments, while ensuring data integrity and consistency across planning and development systems.

Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement by standardizing and automating processes, strengthening governance and portfolio management, developing scalable tools and reporting frameworks, and institutionalizing lessons learned and best practices.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field, AND 3+ years relevant experience.

OR 5+ years equivalent experience.

Background Check Requirements

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 qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate, Business, Program Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex programs, projects, portfolios, preferably within data center development, real estate, infrastructure, construction, utilities, or large-scale capital programs.
• Proven cross-functional leadership, with experience coordinating diverse stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and driving alignment in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience with front-end planning, portfolio management, and governance, including investment readiness, stage-gate processes, capacity planning, executive reporting, and communications.
• Ability to evaluate complex information, problem-solve, identify risks and support effective business decisions.
• Proficiency with reporting and workflow tools such as Power BI, Power Platform, SharePoint, Excel, or similar tools used for data analysis, reporting, and process automation.

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Real Estate Portfolio Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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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