Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. 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.
The APAC Portfolio Manager manages the governance and support the deployment of large-scale, campus, and regionally based datacenter delivery solutions, with accountability for safe, predictable, compliant, and high-quality construction, integration, commissioning, and speed to market.
The APAC Portfolio Manager combines technical, commercial, organizational, and people leadership capability. The role partners with regional leaders, local project teams, internal stakeholders, consultants, authorities, general contractors, and vendors to make timely data-based decisions and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary projects in line with DCD guidelines, approved baselines, contracted milestones, and Microsoft values.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Governance and Business Rhythm
Coordinate APAC governance meetings, portfolio reviews, and leadership forums.
Prepare agendas and materials; track decisions, actions, and commitments.
Support project meetings with a safety- and security-first approach.
Turn leadership decisions into clear cross-functional actions.
Project Tracking, Analytics, and Executive Reporting
Track project cost, schedule, scope, milestones, and KPIs.
Consolidate APAC portfolio health, risks, and escalations.
Produce consistent executive reports and briefing materials.
Risk Mitigation, Safety, and Regulation
Maintain portfolio risks, mitigations, actions, owners, and decisions.
Monitor safety and security metrics and report issues to leadership.
Promote regulatory compliance and a safety-first culture.
Support audits and incident investigations.
Budget, Controls, and Financial Acumen
Monitor budgets, project controls, approvals, changes, and payments.
Identify cost-effective delivery options and recommend solutions.
Vendor Selection and Management
Support RFPs, expenditure requests, and project approvals.
Monitor vendor performance, compliance, cash flow, and budgets.
Cross-Functional Integration and Goal Alignment
Align Engineering, Operations, Legal, Controls, Planning, Cost, Supply Chain, EPC, Sustainability, and Security teams.
Coordinate APAC-wide initiatives and track implementation.
Share process updates that improve cost, cycle time, and efficiency.
Continuous Improvement, Standardization, and AI-Enabled Innovation
Share lessons learned and standardize
effectivepractices across APAC.
Coordinate approved AI use cases for reporting, risk insights, action tracking, and knowledge management.
Pilot and scale practical AI-enabled workflows with functional and digital teams.
Embody Our Culture and Values
Demonstrate Microsoft culture and values in every interaction.
Qualifications
Required / Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
Experience delivering construction or capital projects within a regional, multi-country, or portfolio-level environment.
Demonstrated experience in project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication with leadership.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ of progressive experience in program management, portfolio management, PMO, construction delivery support, capital projects, or complex regional operations.
5+ years experience working on data center projects.
Experience in mission-critical infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, major capital projects, or complex engineering programs.
Experienced data analysis and reporting capability, including Power BI, Excel, project controls dashboards, or similar portfolio reporting tools.
Practical experience applying AI, automation, Copilot, Power Platform, document intelligence, or analytics tools to improve governance workflows, reporting efficiency, knowledge management, and decision support.
Working understanding of the construction delivery lifecycle, including schedule milestones, risk management, cost forecasting, safety, quality, commissioning, completion, and handover.
Ability to influence across cross-functional teams without direct authority, with Experienced executive communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex project information into clear leadership narratives.
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.
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. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
- Experience delivering construction or capital projects within a regional, multi-country, or portfolio-level environment.
- Experience in project governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication with leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of progressive experience in program management, portfolio management, PMO, construction delivery support, capital projects, or complex regional operations.
- 5+ years of experience working on data center projects.
- Experience in mission-critical infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, major capital projects, or complex engineering programs.
- Data analysis and reporting experience using Power BI, Excel, project controls dashboards, or similar portfolio reporting tools.
- Practical experience applying AI, automation, Copilot, Power Platform, document intelligence, or analytics tools to improve governance workflows and decision support.
- Working understanding of the construction delivery lifecycle, including scheduling, risk management, cost forecasting, safety, quality, commissioning, completion, and handover.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority and communicate complex project information clearly to executives.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
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