Microsoft · 7 hours ago
Data Center Program Manager - Logistics
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $162K/yr
2+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The Data Center Program Manager - Logistics will manage projects to ensure service delivery objectives are met, troubleshoot service incidents, and collaborate across teams while adhering to safety policies and procedures.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that logistics standard operating procedures and risk assessments are in place, and assist in their creation
Creating and managing end-to-end project plans and ensuring on time delivery
Plan, schedule, and execute projects and site deliverables in alignment with deployment timelines and required site readiness dates across the metro
Supporting the decommission efforts across the metro
Plan, manage, and communicate end-to-end project plans with stakeholders and teams
Track and take action on shipment incidents and escalate as needed to meet deadlines
Keep workflows up to date as it pertains to IAM
Support deployment teams with last-mile courier communications
Schedule and coordinate deployment materials transfers between data centers
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of cables and consumables
Manage our vehicle and Equipment program for the metro
Calculate materials and consumables needs and request quotes
Collaborate with others DCPM to accommodate scheduling needs and resources to support projects outside of deployment and decommission
Share expertise and provide guidance on standard logistics processes and procedures for preparing, planning, and performing deployments
Collaborate with others DCPM to ensure that work is appropriately prioritized and that resources and team capabilities are in place for deployments
Prioritize data center workload with the logistics team to maximize response and resolution of receiving, replacement, and return merchandise authorization requests, meeting service level agreements
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 5+ 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)
Applicable certifications: ASICS (Inventory Control), CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association), Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP (Project Management Professional), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional)
Company
Microsoft
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