Overview
Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the world’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online products and services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.
If you want to have fundamental impact on how Microsoft’s Cloud is deployed and operated, want to be involved with one of the most strategically important teams at Microsoft, possess effective technical and business acumen, leadership and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. We are hiring for a Lease Construction Sub-Regional Director, Texas.
We are looking for deep technical and business effectiveness, trusted leadership and demonstrated large-scale program management success. You should have exceptional industry knowledge, technical depth in the planning, data review and execution of data centers, and have executive presence to lead complex and time sensitive initiatives.
In this role, the successful candidate will partner closely with key engineering leaders to drive programs focused on transforming how we deliver data centers to our customers. These programs will be on the leading edge of innovation and will include driving pilots and other first of kind programs that shape ongoing strategy in delivering data centers efficiently and on schedule. You balance effective analytical and technical skills with the ability to influence decision makers within the CO+I leadership and execution teams spread across the rest of Azure. You will partner closely with related teams including our design engineering, construction, networking and data center project management teams.
Responsibilities
Regional Delivery & Portfolio Accountability
Own regional DCBM delivery performance across all owned and leased datacenter projects, from early engagement through turnover to Operations.
Ensure delivery commitments for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and capacity are met or exceeded across the regional portfolio.
Translate global DCBM strategy into executable regional plans, aligned to business demand, AI delivery requirements, and market conditions.
Provide executive‑level visibility into regional health, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Leadership & People Management
Lead, mentor, and develop Sub‑Regional DCBM Directors and Managers, building a strong succession pipeline and high‑performance culture.
Foster a diverse, inclusive, and values‑aligned environment that supports collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
Set clear expectations for role clarity, decision rights, and delivery ownership across the regional organization.
Champion Microsoft’s leadership principles and cultural commitments in all people‑related decisions.
Cross‑Functional & Executive Collaboration
Act as the regional escalation point for complex delivery issues involving Leasing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, EHS, Commissioning, and Operations.
Partner closely with Global DCBM Leadership to align on standards, governance, staffing models, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Represent the region in executive forums, capacity planning discussions, and strategic investment reviews.
Ensure effective handover and readiness for Operations, with clear ownership of milestones and interfaces.
Safety, Quality & Governance
Serve as a visible leader and advocate for health, safety, quality, and ethical delivery, reinforcing zero‑harm expectations.
Ensure consistent application of DCBM standards, processes, and controls across all regional projects.
Drive disciplined risk management, change control, and issue resolution at scale.
Uphold Microsoft governance, compliance, and reporting requirements across the region.
Vendor & Partner Management
Oversee regional relationships with general contractors, lessors, design partners, and critical suppliers.
Ensure vendor strategies support schedule certainty, quality outcomes, and long‑term scalability.
Hold partners accountable to contractual obligations, performance metrics, and Microsoft values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
Other 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 Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
- 15+ years experience working on data center projects.
- 10+ years project management experience.
- 10+ years people management experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering hyperscale or AI‑optimized datacenter environments.
- Demonstrated understanding of construction sequencing, commissioning, and operational handover in mission‑critical facilities.
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Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900.00 - $277,200.00 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 $165,600.00 - $303,600.00 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
Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be el.igible for benefits and other compensation Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be el.igible for benefits and other compensation Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be el.igible for benefits and other compensation Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.
Certain roles may be el.igible 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.
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