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Microsoft · 11 hours ago

Critical Environment Operations Director

positionUnited States, Illinois, Chicago
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$140K/yr - $277K/yr
date10+ years exp

Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Critical Environment Operations Director, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and safety in datacenter operations.

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Responsibilities

Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of our Datacenter operations
Lead a team of Mechanical, Electrical and Control System professionals supporting Microsoft's online services
Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our Datacenters
Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability to ensure optimal operational efficiency
Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring
Establish and enhance strong working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and business partners
Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio

Qualification

Mission-critical service managementPeople managementProject managementElectrical/Mechanical EngineeringData Center infrastructureBudget managementLeadership Development CertificationsITIL v3 FoundationMicrosoft Operations FrameworkNetwork CertificationsAPICS/Inventory ControlCompTIACCNA Certifications

Required

High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience of mission-critical service management (e.g., providing IT services, manufacturing, warehouse, retail, military, or managing physical operations in an IT and/or critical environment infrastructure) OR equivalent experience
3+ years of people management 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 15+ years experience in enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs, or 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 17+ years experience in enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs, or 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
5+ years of people management experience
Applicable certifications: APICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, CCNA Certifications, ITIL v3 Foundation, Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Certifications, Leadership Development Certifications, PMP, CDCMP
7+ years enterprise-level experience managing large scale and complex projects/programs
Experience managing budget of $5M+
Experience working on largescale CE projects

Benefits

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M

Leadership Team

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Satya Nadella
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