Microsoft · 20 hours ago
Datacenter Security Business Operations Director
United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $277K/yr
8+ years expMicrosoft is looking for a Datacenter Security Business Operations Director to manage the physical security strategy, operations, and risk management across its global datacenter footprint. The role involves collaborating with various teams to align strategy and execution while optimizing vendor relationships and ensuring financial discipline.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own and mature the global Datacenter Physical Security business operations function, establishing scalable operating models, governance, and accountability across regions and programs
Lead end-to-end security OPEX financial management including annual planning, quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level financial reporting
Drive processing, tracking, and reconciliation of large volumes of security procurement requests, supplemental purchase orders, and vendor spend to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and financial integrity
Partner with finance, procurement, and staffing strategy teams to align funding models, vendor budgets, and resourcing plans with approved security priorities
Oversee global supplier financial governance, including invoice validation, spend controls, contract alignment, and issue resolution across large, complex vendor accounts
Establish and maintain supplier performance scorecards, risk indicators, and service metrics to support operational continuity, cost optimization, and leadership decision making
Lead scalable workforce planning for vendor-based resources, variable labor, and programmatic capacity needs, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization
Support fixed headcount planning and resource optimization in partnership with security leadership and central workforce planning teams
Own the Datacenter Physical Security rhythm of business, including planning cycles, budget reviews, operational reviews, OKRs, KPIs, and executive readouts
Build and sustain business analytics, dashboards, and reporting systems that replace manual processes and provide consistent, actionable insights
Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across financial, procurement, supplier, and performance reporting
Leverage tools such as SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power Apps to enable automation, workflow efficiency, and self-service reporting within a lean team model
Manage and develop a specialized business operations team, including finance, procurement, analytics, budget, and supplier assurance managers, through coaching, performance management, and capability development
Act as a trusted operational partner to Datacenter Physical Security leadership by translating strategy into executable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustained operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
OR equivalent experience
6+ years management (e.g., people, project, process, vendor, change) 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
Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience program management, process management, or process improvement
OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement
OR equivalent experience
8+ years people management experience
Experience managing procurement orders, budget cycles, and resourcing strategies in a complex organization
Experience leading large, cross-functional programs across multiple teams and stakeholders
Experience supporting global business operations and large vendor ecosystems
Experience driving operational rigor, financial discipline, and scalable business processes
Company
Microsoft
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