Real Estate Portfolio Manager

Microsoft's Datacenter Development Land Development Organization supports the development and delivery of our data center portfolio from site identification and selection through to design, construction and operation. The Microsoft Data Center development portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year data center construction and lease projects.

Every company is looking to change how they use digital technology to fundamentally reimagine how they empower their employees, engage customers, optimize their operations and change the very core of their products and services. Microsoft is positioned to become the strategic digital transformation platform and partner of choice. Microsoft will reinvent productivity to empower every person and every organization on the planet to do more and achieve more. Microsoft is an active acquirer and has executed well over 100 acquisitions in the past 10 years, including Github, LinkedIn, Skype, Mojang (Minecraft) and most recently, Nuance.

We are looking to hire Real Estate Portfolio Manager in being part of a motivated global portfolio team supporting a Data Center Portfolio in one of the world's largest technology companies in the World. Our work underpins Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation team growth and expansion into new markets and diverse customer requirements.

**Microsoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset, a theme of inspiring excellence, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. In doing so, we create life-changing innovations that impact billions of lives around the world. You can help us achieve our mission.**

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**

+ As a Real estate portfolio manager, you will perform Lease Administration services with relation to lease obligations, support Microsoft and Lessors to remain in compliance per the terms of the lease, manage data and conduct analytics that enable data driven decisions, and execute processes, while working closely with key stakeholders to support Global Portfolio Management Operations.

+ This role will focus on day to day processes related to Lease Administration, being a key stakeholder in business rhythms and enabling relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support our delivery model and ensure compliance of our obligations across all of our global datacenter lease agreements.

+ Reviews and administers lease related documentation and processing of critical information as required for our portfolio management systems

+ Develops and implements procedures and systems that continually improve and streamline the operation and management of Global Portfolio Management

+ Enables innovative solutions using subject matter expertise, data, process and tools to deliver priorities

+ Project manages initiatives across multiple functions, with time bound and results oriented deliverables.

+ Influences without authority, removes barriers to success and creates pathways to achieve progress

+ Creates internal analytics and presentations that support lease administration operations & performance reviews

+ Collaborates with key stakeholders to drive clarity, generate energy, and deliver results

+ Tracking of all leases, contracts and associated documents tied to the lease, including amendments

+ Provide programmatic management and input for all lease compliance and risk matters with our strategic partnerships and our entire contract base.

+ Supports Lease administration of legal documentation as required by Global Portfolio Management team

+ Assists in the supervision of work and performance of vendor staff responsible for providing lease administration services for CO+I.

+ Conducts periodic meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review satisfaction with current programs and processes

+ Project manages initiatives while ensuring stakeholder alignment and desired outcomes are achieved

+ Operate as a Subject Matter Expert on Lease Administration tools and processes to drive consistency and standardization to our operations

+ Establish a results-oriented, data-driven programmatic approach to strategic asset management to develop improvements and efficiencies for our business

+ Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Operations, Finance or related field AND 3+ years work experience in Lease Administration, Portfolio Management, or Asset Management.

+ OR 5+ years equivalent experience.

+ Experience in data analytics, process engineering and creation of executive quality presentations

+ Ability and evidence showcasing skill to collaborate cross functionally to drive results.

**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 every two years thereafter.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Ability to work in a fast paced environment and independently while maintaining all deadlines and critical date obligations

+ 2+ years strategic sourcing, lease administration, supply chain management experience

+ An excellent ability to drive clarity, alignment and action using Microsoft Office tools

+ Experience with data center related program management, ERP, Real Estate databases and reporting, Contract Interpretation, Contract Analyst, management or lease administration background.

+ Well-spoken and good written communication skills nterpersonal skills along with Potential ability to communicate clearly, effectively and build trust with colleagues as well as Organization and the ability to anticipate the next steps for providing support.

+ Expertise in Office/Software Experience like Excel, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, master data and inventory management tools (Tririga, Yardi, SAP, or Dynamics experience preferred, Sharepoint, Teams, and Power BI.

Real Estate Portfolio Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 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 $122,000 - $200,500 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

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 16, 2024.

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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) .