Global Manager of Modularization

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Role Summary

The Manager of Modularization is responsible for driving the strategy, standards, and execution frameworks that enable modular construction solutions across the global data center portfolio. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Modularization within the Datacenter Delivery group, this role focuses on developing modularization methodologies, supplier execution strategies, integration processes, governance documents, and readiness systems that improve speed, predictability, and scalability of delivery.

This role is functional and strategic, emphasizing system design, process development, and cross‑functional alignment rather than tactical project management.

This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Redmond, WA, Atlanta, GA, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Washington DC. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates should relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is hybrid work, 3 days / week in-office

Key Responsibilities:

Modularization Strategy & Framework Development

• Support the Sr. Director in defining the global modularization strategy, including scope, priorities, and long‑term capability roadmap.
• Develop standardized modularization processes, design interfaces, and execution methodologies that can be adopted consistently across regions.

• Partner with Engineering, Design, Supply Chain, and Construction to ensure modular solutions integrate seamlessly into the overall project lifecycle.

• Partner with regional teams across the globe in developing modularization strategies based on their different execution and regional delivery methodologies. 

Supplier, Fabrication & Integration Systems

• Contribute to the development of global supplier strategies for modular fabrication partners.
• Establish frameworks for quality control, readiness, logistics, and installation of modular components.
• Create systems that ensure modular packages are designed, procured, fabricated, and delivered predictably.

Process, Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Build and maintain modularization playbooks, workflows, best practices, and technical standards.

• Identify opportunities to increase modular scope, reduce onsite labor, and improve schedule certainty.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned, performance data, and regional feedback.

Cross‑Functional & Regional Enablement

• Provide guidance and training to regional teams on modularization processes and best practices.
• Partner with project execution teams to ensure modular solutions are planned early, coordinated effectively, and executed consistently.

• Support governance forums and reporting mechanisms that track modularization performance and adoption.

• Lead global cross-functional alignment meetings with execution teams based in across the regions. 

Required:  

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Preferred: 

• 8–12+ years of experience in modular construction, industrialized construction, prefabrication, or capital project delivery.

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Engineering, Construction Management, or another technical related field.

• Strong understanding of modular design, fabrication, logistics, and installation workflows.  Preferred  modular fabrication / integration experience. 

• Experience developing processes, standards, or systems in a complex, multi‑regional environment.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, supply chain, construction, and manufacturing partners.

• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

Background Check 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.

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Technical Program Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 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 $160,200 - $261,000 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

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.