Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Architecture & Planning · Construction Management · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering
In short
Microsoft seeks a Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering to lead global operational engineering activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving reliability initiatives. This role requires deep technical expertise in data center operations and will manage a globally distributed team, fostering innovation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for all global operational engineering activities.
- Serves as the senior technical authority for operational engineering, guiding decision-making and resolving complex engineering challenges.
- Leads the development and execution of major retrofit, infrastructure modernization, and asset replacement programs.
- Develops emergency operating procedures (EOPs) and governance.
- Reviews critical technical documents and sequences of operation.
- Provides training of site operations on new facility designs and sequences of operation.
- Acts as the primary escalation point for significant engineering incidents and infrastructure failures.
- Fosters strong cross-functional partnerships with operational, technical, and business leaders.
- Leads, develops, and mentors a globally distributed team of engineering leaders and subject matter experts.
- Promotes a culture of innovation, ownership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in datacenter or critical environment mechanical engineering, product/technical program management, OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years people management experience.
- 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check required.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 15+ years experience in datacenter or critical environment mechanical engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
- 6+ years people management experience.
- 10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional certification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale retrofit, modernization, or infrastructure renewal programs.
- Experience supporting global operations and geographically distributed teams.
- Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building electrical systems.
- Solid understanding of critical datacenter or equivalent high-tech CE equipment.
- Knowledge of construction techniques, terminology, and documentation.
- Practical experience with automation and control systems.
- Fundamental understanding of the International Building Codes.
Benefits
- Typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $165,600 - $296,400 per year.
- For specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringproduct developmentdata analysisautomationcontrols systems
#datacenter#cloud operations#engineering#program management#operations engineering#infrastructure
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$165,600–296,400 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
United States
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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