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Global Workplace Services Business & Sustainability Data Program Manager - Platforms
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Aug 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewGlobal Workplace Services (GWS) plays a pivotal role in shaping Microsoft's physical work environment to foster creativity, productivity, and community. Managing a portfolio of approximately 41 million square feet across 586 buildings in 108 countries, GWS supports over 164,000 employees globally The Global Workplace Services Business & Sustainability Data Program Manager - Platforms leads global data strategy and program delivery for GWS Sustainability, driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across sustainability initiatives, including Carbon, Waste, Water, Ecosystems, and Fleet Electrification. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesData Stewardship & Program Delivery:Lead and optimize the end-to-end global data workflow, ensuring accurate collection, verification, and assurance audits for sustainability programs and cost benchmarking.Consolidate and streamline data sources, address integrity issues, and advise on tools and models for improved reporting.Cross-Functional Leadership:Lead cross-functional teams, including data analysts and program managers, to deliver impactful data solutions aligned with business goals.Facilitate adoption of data collection techniques through training, workshops, and stakeholder engagement.Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:Drive process improvements, efficiency tracking, and contingency planning to resolve challenges and support business continuity as this pertains to our Sustainability Initiatives.Sustainability Data Management:Oversee the collection and assurance of sustainability data for annual reporting, ensuring data quality and compliance with standards.Lead a team of quality assurance analysts to maintain data integrity and continuously enhance data tools and dashboards.Support comprehensive sustainability strategies and quantitative impact assessment.Evaluate industry and regulatory trends to inform GWS strategies and maintain awareness of global objectives.Foster partnerships and coordinate regularly with internal stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives.Serve as support and backup to the GWS Global Sustainability Lead, as needed.Tooling & Reporting Enhancement:Lead selection and implementation of data collection and reporting tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.Build dashboards for real-time resource usage insights across the organization, define success metrics, and apply business intelligence to guide strategic decisions.Build and maintain a centralized platform to monitor sustainability commitments and inform decision-making.Ensure seamless data sharing and alignment with related programs.Strategic Direction & Change Management:Formulate and execute long-term data management strategies in line with Microsoft's sustainability goals.Drive initiatives to improve data quality and scalability, utilizing solutions like Power BI, Excel, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Sustainability Manager.Integrate data collection processes with broader organizational systems to increase efficiency and reduce redundancies.Lead change management efforts to promote adoption of new tools, dashboards, and governance practices.Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, address challenges, and align solutions with organizational objectives.Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity during system transitions or data discrepancies.Communicate complex data systems and insights clearly to support informed stakeholder decisions.OtherEmbody our culture and values | |