Overview
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation CO+I is responsible for delivering the infrastructure that powers Microsoft's cloud services. The ANZ team is seeking a Contracts Manager to support complex, high-value data centre construction programmes, with primary focus on Sydney Campus projects.
This is an individual contributor role. The role has no direct reports, but is expected to operate with significant autonomy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and own the contracting approach, commercial governance, and risk position across multiple project workstreams.
Role Purpose- Own end-to-end contract strategy, procurement execution, contract administration, and commercial risk management for Sydney data campus projects.
- Provide commercial leadership through influence rather than formal people management.
- Ensure Microsoft contracting, supplier, audit, and legal governance requirements are embedded in day-to-day project delivery.
- Protect Microsoft’s commercial position while enabling safe, timely, and commercially disciplined project outcomes.
Responsibilities
Key ResponsibilitiesContracting Strategy & Delivery- Lead project-specific contracting strategies across Sydney campus projects
- Define procurement approaches including competitive tender, framework drawdown, or single-source contracting where appropriate.
- Partner with project management and cost management teams to optimise cost, schedule, delivery, and risk outcomes.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management- Own end-to-end RFP and contracting processes, including sourcing, prequalification, bid lists, commercial evaluation, and award recommendations.
- Maintain a diversified and resilient supply chain, managing market capacity and programme risks.
- Provide oversight of General Contractor procurement plans, subcontracting strategies, and key supplier performance matters.
Contract Execution & Governance- Draft, review, and issue contracts in accordance with Microsoft-approved templates, approval pathways, and legal guidance.
- Manage contractual exceptions, approvals, and compliance requirements in consultation with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and business stakeholders.
- Review and support approval of change orders, contract amendments, and commercial modifications.
Contract Administration & Commercial Delivery- Administer contracts across the full lifecycle, including contractual notices, formal correspondence, change management, and commercial close-out.
- Provide project teams with timely commercial and contractual advice to support decision-making and reduce claims exposure.
- Support Lump Sum, GMP, ECI, framework, and other commercial models as required by the project portfolio.
Claims, Risk & Dispute Resolution- Lead commercial assessment of EOT, delay, disruption, variation, compensation, and escalation claims.
- Prepare Microsoft’s commercial position papers, negotiation strategies, and recommended responses.
- Drive early dispute avoidance and structured
