Project Coordinator Lead

The Global Project Coordinator Lead is a Global role based out of Redmond WA Supporting Microsoft's Non-Production Corporate Network (CorpNet) Infrastructure at the CO+I Datacenters Globally. The individual will lead a team of Project Coordinators across the globe. This candidate will be responsible for Forecasting Network Hardware for New and Expansion Datacenter Projects, Managing Network Hardware delivery with OEMs, Supply Chain, and Integration Managers for all Datacenters. This FTE will also Coordinate with Teams within Microsoft on Network Hardware Standards.
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.Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Project Coordinators to ensure.
  • Proper Network Hardware Forecasting
  • Coordinate and collaborate with:
    • Network Engineers
    • Integration Managers
    • OEMS
    • Supply Chain

• Provide Leadership, Guidance and Administrative tasking to the Project Coordinators
• This includes managing network hardware inventory, project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project(s) stakeholders.
• Provide weekly and monthly Supply Chain reports to include but not limited to Network Hardware deliveries status.
• Provide weekly and monthly performance reports, as well as daily reporting on all critical supply chain issues and their resolutions.
• Lead process improvements with Network Hardware OEMs and Supply Chain to better meet business goals.
• Develop and manage direct relationships with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure collaborative approach.
• Work closely with architects and engineering teams to understand emerging Networking technologies and how they would benefit the Microsoft Data Centers CorpNet and its users.
• Manage End to End requests and pay close attention to details when gathering requirements.
• Leading Project Coordinators with standard documentation and processes aligned to strategic priorities and commitments.
• Understand and ensure compliance and risk management requirements.
• Own and lead major Supply Chain forecasting initiatives from inception to completion.
• Lead using performance management which includes.
• Objective setting
• Continuous feedback
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Creating and tracking KPI's

• Develop remediation plans as required to shift network hardware from one project to another and ensure all projects are commissioned on time.
• Manage New technologies and their potential use in the CO+I space.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Network Infrastructure Project / Program Management experience
• 5+ years' experience using waterfall.
• Industry certifications including but not limited to PMP or ITIL.
• 5+ years of experience in Information Technology, CISCO routers and switches configuration, LAN, WAN management & Data center services.
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in leading geographically dispersed teams.
• 2+ years directly leading people. Demonstrated experience planning, managing budgets, and head count.
• Proven Leadership and effective coordination capability to deliver upon established SLAs.
• Experience with requirements gathering, planning, and managing deployment, installation, maintenance and upgrade efforts, over multiple geographic sites.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical project deployment.
• Ability to communicate technical and business problems in a non-technical manner.
• Organizational skills include mindfulness, time management and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt new toolsets and business management applications.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated basic business fundamentals.
• Knowledge and Experience in designing Networks utilizing:
• Cisco
• HPE/Aruba
• Arista

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 every two years thereafter.
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.
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Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 per year.
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