Microsoft · 15 hours ago
Senior Director, Core Data Center Services Data & Insights
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $277K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. The Senior Director, Core Data Center Services Data & Insights is responsible for the strategy and operational excellence of data and insights that drive Core Datacenter Services across the global portfolio, leading a dedicated organization to deliver trusted insights for leadership and partners.
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Responsibilities
Establish end-to-end accountability for CDS data domains, ensuring clear ownership, stewardship, and quality standards across operational, capacity, financial, lifecycle, and risk data
Assume responsibility for data that is currently produced and maintained across multiple teams, aligning it under a cohesive operating model with defined roles, standards, and expectations
Define and maintain authoritative data sources and reduce ambiguity in metrics, definitions, and reporting used for executive decision-making
Set the long-term vision and roadmap for how CDS data is collected, governed, integrated, and consumed
Design scalable operating models that enable consistent data management while supporting evolving business needs
Partner with engineering and platform teams to influence data architecture, tooling, and automation in support of reliability and scale
Lead the delivery of high-impact insights, dashboards, and narratives that inform CO+I and CDS leadership on performance, risk, capacity, cost, and execution health
Ensure data products are accurate, timely, and decision-oriented, enabling leaders to move quickly with confidence
Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready perspectives that drive prioritization and tradeoff decisions
Establish strong data governance, quality controls, and validation mechanisms to ensure trust and consistency across all CDS reporting
Drive alignment on common definitions, KPIs, and success measures across global teams
Ensure data practices align with security, compliance, and privacy requirements across regions and environments
Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary organization spanning data engineering, analytics, program management, and business insights
Develop leadership capability and technical depth within the team, fostering a culture of ownership, rigor, and continuous improvement
Set clear rhythms of business that connect data delivery to operational execution and strategic planning
Serve as a trusted partner to Core Data Center Services, Azure engineering, capacity planning, finance, and operations leaders
Influence upstream processes to improve data quality at the source, reducing downstream friction and rework
Represent CDS data and insights perspectives in executive forums and strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 6+ years experience in data, analytics, business operations, or large-scale technical environments OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 8+ years experience in data, analytics, business operations, or large-scale technical environments OR equivalent experience
3+ years people management experience in global organizations with accountability for complex, cross-functional outcomes
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
Master's Degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 12+ years experience in data, analytics, business operations, or large-scale technical environments OR Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 15+ years experience in data, analytics, business operations, or large-scale technical environments OR equivalent experience
5+ years people management experience in global organizations with accountability for complex, cross-functional outcomes
Experience supporting hyperscale infrastructure, cloud operations, or data center environments
Strong understanding of data platforms, BI tools, and analytics ecosystems used at enterprise scale
Background in business operations, finance, or operational analytics
Company
Microsoft
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