Microsoft · 19 hours ago
Critical Environment Program Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $162K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) organization is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Critical Environment Program Manager, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services.
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Responsibilities
Establish strong working relationships with customers to ensure effective communication and service delivery
Oversee daily operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment within the data center
Manage, plan, organize, and control both preventative and corrective maintenance for electrical and/or mechanical systems
Utilize CMMS to monitor equipment performance, prevent failures, and ensure timely execution of work orders. Assign tasks to technicians, track progress, and inspect completed work to meet quality standards
Ensure electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems operate at peak efficiency
Maintain compliance with infrastructure operations standards and procedures
Serve as the escalation point for facilities-related issues within the data center. Collaborate with the Data Operations Manager as needed, assist technicians during emergencies, support training efforts, and provide input on design parameters
Lead small-to-medium projects from conception through completion
Ensure routine reporting on critical infrastructure, including operational and maintenance KPIs, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards
Drive initiatives focused on cost and energy efficiency
Identify and address single points of failure across regional data center locations
Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verifications
Lead efforts to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Recommend improvements to data center equipment design, technologies, and construction methods
Share best practices, support peer learning, and mentor others across teams
Promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of data center operations
Understand and manage the impact of change on individuals and teams
Embrace, model, and coach the One Microsoft culture and values. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success
Remove barriers to agility, enabling the team to shift priorities quickly without compromising productivity
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
High School Qualification or equivalent AND 2+ years' experience supporting IT equipment or related technology or delivering server and network deployment projects in large-scale environments OR equivalent experience
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
Preferred
Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 8+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU), or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling) OR equivalent experience
Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications
2+ years' experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) or working in physical IT infrastructures (e.g., Servers, SANs, Networking, Capacity, DC Rack/Enclosures, structured cabling)
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