Overview
Cloud Operations and Innovation CO+I is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering 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 deliver trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services. The ITIM Sub-regional lead will oversee the operational activities for the Southern and Eastern Europe Subregion team. This includes the oversight of build contracting, design, execution, procurement and installation activities with safety at the forefront of mind. They will manage both internal and external stakeholders on the program alignment, while focusing on safety, cost, schedule and quality in all aspects of the DC execution lifecycle. The Southern and Eastern Europe Sub-Regional Lead will oversee and take accountability for the team to produce and manage project plans as well as executing major milestones in the project lifecycle i.e. Kick Off, Early Access, Beneficial Use, Corporate Network Live, BAS/EPMS Network, Zero Tolerance Network, Security CX Complete, RNI, Telecom Infrastructure Fit Out Complete, Office delivery, Lockdown, Colo Go Live and for the financial approval and management function. This position will have responsibility of leading Integration scope of work for multiple campuses across Southern and Eastern Europe Subregion. As part of the wider EMEA Datacentre Delivery team, the resource will help drive regional initiatives run through our global program team. 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
The key responsibilities of the Southern and Eastern Europe ITIM Sub-Regional Lead include, but are not limited to:
Program & Portfolio Leadership: - Lead the execution of all Southern and Eastern Europe datacentre build projects, ensuring predictable delivery of RNI and Integration scope milestones.
- Drive strategic alignment with EMEA leadership on capacity planning, portfolio priorities, delivery risks, and long-range forecasting.
- Oversee simultaneous delivery of high MW, high complexity projects—including accelerated AI builds, Class A new builds and expansions.
Technical & Delivery Oversight: - Provide technical direction across design, beneficial use, telco integration, network readiness, procurement sequencing, and construction execution.
- Ensure adherence to global processes, SOPs, Division 1 specifications, and standards.
- Resolve critical path dependencies across telecoms, security, fibre delivery, CorpNet/ZTN, and commissioning teams.
Stakeholder & Partner Management: - Serve as the primary in
