Overview
As a Fiber Delivery Project Co-ordinator on the Cloud Interconnection + Acquisitions (CI+A) Team you will support the delivery of a world-class network infrastructure by working with Metro Dark Fiber, Long-Haul Fiber, subsea, and Lit Wave circuits. You will work closely with Fiber Delivery Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure the projects are executed on time, within budget and with high quality. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the project management processes and tools.
Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Fiber Delivery Engineer you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.
With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.
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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and communicate with project team members, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders on project objectives, deliverables and maintaining schedules, reporting, and other project related tasks.
- Liaise with stakeholders, track progress and budget, ensure quality and compliance.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, such as project plans, schedules, budgets, reports, contracts, and invoices.
- Communicate with parties, report on status and issues, ensure adherence to scope and requirements.
- Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations.
- Gather and provide feedback on lessons learned, best practices, and innovations on process/procedures and tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Champion change management initiatives within the organization to support successful adoption of new processes or systems related to regional projects.
- Create, plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project plans with stakeholders and teams to ensure on time delivery. Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities and communicate to stakeholders and other teams to drive resolution.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling, booking, organizing and preparing reports.
- Embody our culture and values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field, OR equivalent alternative education, skills, AND/OR practical experience is required.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree AND 1+ year(s) experience in project, program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
- 1+ year(s) experience working in cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Experience with Network/engineering workflow management
- Ability to read High Level Network design documentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and project management software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative, with a positive attitude and a customer service mindset
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
