Site Acquisition Director at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Acquisition, Lease Transactions, Site Selection, Market Dynamics, Commercial Negotiations, Vendor Management, People Management, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Team Coordination, Reporting Acumen, Business Case Preparation, Risk Assessment, Operational Efficiency, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Advance site acquisition projects on lease transactions, including specialised bespoke projects, upgrades and amendments as needed Drive and influence site selection process and strategy development across the region. Develop a strong knowledge of the assigned regions/metro, understand market dynamics and support the region to ensure our success in every region. Drive commercial and legal negotiations with partners in assigned regions/metro. Own multiple lease projects within critical timelines, working closely together with internal teams, consultants, vendors and external stakeholders. Build and develop new partnerships in existing and new regions Align with internal stakeholders to ensure effective co-ordination of activities to ensure region success. Ensure data integrity in supply planning and execution systems related to infrastructure supply options including cost, capacity, key dates, and contractual terms. Develop and oversee the implementation of continual process improvement initiatives related to operational efficiency, team effectiveness and new value added initiatives. Develop processes and procedures to streamline delivery of multiple contracts across the team; create single points of communication and focus to improve delivery timescales. Work with internal law & corporate affairs personnel to drive successful contracts. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 7+ years relevant experience OR 10+ years equivalent experience. 7+ years' experience managing transactions successfully, including supplier communication, cost analysis, negotiations and contracting, and supplier performance management. 7+ years of experience managing commercial relationships with vendors and knowledge of vendor management best practices. 7+ years people management experience. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field AND 10+ years Portfolio Management, Real Estate, or Office Management experience OR 15+ years equivalent experience. Experience working in a team environment delivering multiple projects simultaneously and a strong support for the team. Experience supporting a team managing complex lease. negotiations, knowing when assistance is required and stepping into support the individual. Coordination experience and knowledge of negotiating leases. Experience with reporting acumen to ensure the strategy is outlined clearly and effectively. Experience supporting the leadership team, outlining any changes and possible risks on delivery of strategy based on team progress and ability to deliver land and lease acquisitions on time and in budget. Experience coordinating with partners such as finance, operations, security and/or networking representatives to prepare business cases and deal summaries and present those to senior staff for approval.

Responsibilities

The Site Acquisition Director will advance site acquisition projects on lease transactions and drive the site selection process across the region. They will manage multiple lease projects, ensuring effective coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.