Microsoft · 4 weeks ago
Data Center Program Manager
Microsoft is a global provider of cloud services and operates a large portfolio of data centers supporting services such as Azure, Office 365, Bing, Xbox, and OneDrive. The Data Center Program Manager will lead Metro network infrastructure projects, manage vendors and stakeholders, oversee safety and risk governance, approve operational changes, and drive successful deployment and handoff of infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of Metro network infrastructure projects by ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to quality standards. Oversee contractors, vendors, and service providers responsible for fiber, telecom, and network deployments while driving operational readiness, risk management, and successful infrastructure handoff
Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, construction, and field teams to ensure efficient execution across all project phases
Serve as a safety leader by ensuring all activities are properly assessed, controlled, and executed in compliance with EHS, regulatory, and operational requirements
Provide governance and approval for High-Risk Activities, promote hazard identification and risk mitigation, reinforce safe work practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness
Act as a key member of the Change Advisory Board (CAB), governing network changes and operational activities across the Metro environment
Review and approve technical changes, assess operational and safety risks, establish mitigations, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure seamless execution of infrastructure deployments while protecting service reliability and operational continuity
Provide technical guidance, operational coaching, and knowledge sharing
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning while strengthening team capabilities in deployment execution, risk management, quality assurance, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to drive alignment, accountability, and execution excellence
Serve as a central coordination point between engineering, operations, EHS, construction, CAB, vendors, and service providers to ensure clear communication, effective issue resolution, risk mitigation, and successful delivery of network infrastructure throughout the project lifecycle
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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
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
4+ 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)
Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Applicable certifications: ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, CDCP
Benefits
Trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications
Company
Microsoft
Software, cloud computing, consumer electronics, and enterprise systems.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Technology Venture Investors
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity
1986-03-13IPO
1981-09-01Series Unknown· $1M
Leadership Team
Judson Althoff
CEO, Microsoft Commercial Business
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2026-07-31
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