Critical Environment Program Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cloud Engineering · DevOps

In short

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation team seeks a Critical Environment Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in datacenters. This role involves managing projects, ensuring efficiency, and acting as an escalation point for facilities-related issues.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a datacenter.
Manage, plan, control, and organize planned preventative and corrective electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
Utilize CMMS and monitor performance of electrical plant and machinery.
Ensure electrical, mechanical, and/or fire/life safety equipment operates at peak efficiency.
Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the datacenter.
Manage small-to-medium projects from conception to completion.
Ensure routine reporting for critical infrastructure, inclusive of operational and maintenance KPIs.
Drive cost/energy efficiency projects.
Identify single points-of-failure at regional datacenter locations.
Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verifications.
Share practices, mentor others, and promote a culture of safety, security, and compliance.
Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.

Requirements

High School Qualification or equivalent AND 6+ 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.
Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

3+ 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.
6 months + of experience working with the operation of building cooling, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
6 months + of experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
3+ years of experience with project management or relevant certification/training in project management.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades.
3+ years experience working on large scale projects.

Benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities.
Career Rotation Programs.
Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events.
Professional certifications.
The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $127,600 - $229,200 per year.
A different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $168,900 - $253,300 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

CMMSPMPITILEPMSBAS

#Data Center Operations#Critical Environment#Electrical#Mechanical#Program Management#Infrastructure

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