Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.   Within CO+I, the strategic Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Microsoft Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and operations of those assets. We are looking to fill the critical role of Global Contract Management Tools Director. 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.  + This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX or Phoenix, AZ.  + This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 25% with travel requirements. 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** The Global Contract Management Tools Director will be responsible for developing & implementing new tools and identifying gaps in the current environment. This individual will coordinate across various functional teams with a focus on driving standardization and productivity through tool optimization that supports our Data Center portfolio and work habits. This role will collaborate with key stakeholders to leverage industry best practices to develop the tooling solutions to drive operational consistency across the regions. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with proven skills in driving key contract management initiatives with results through engagement with external and internal partners and have a solid business acumen. The candidate will be an analytical person, resourceful, able to drive change, creative and willing to challenge others to be successful. This role will: + Develop and implement a best practice tools roadmap to capture the contract management vision & strategy to aid and improve operational performance + Perform a gap analysis in the current environment and identify tooling opportunities + Analyze data to understand key information needed to track and monitor pre and post award contracting activities, including contractor progress + Lead the development effort to identify a tooling solution based on industry standards and through collaboration with business stakeholders + Conduct user testing to determine the end-user experience and evaluate proposed tooling solutions + Develop a Basis of Requirements that captures the framework of the tooling solution to support implementation + Provide guidance and oversight of new tools developed and implemented Other: Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations + OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations + 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** + Robust knowledge of supply chain, specifically contract management, background on large construction capital projects; large scale engineering, procurement & construction experience is a plus + Knowledge of various contract methods (Design, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, etc.) + Familiarity with multiple contract pricing formats (lump sum, T&M, unit price, etc.) + Knowledge of the data center industry Sourcing and Category Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 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 $162,000 - $299,400 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/us-corporate-pay.html) Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 22, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .