Critical Environment Program Manager - Business Operations

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

In short

As a Critical Environment Program Manager - Business Operations for Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation, you will lead financial controllership for datacenter financials, manage site contracts, and identify cost savings opportunities. This remote, full-time role requires strong financial acumen and project management skills to support Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise related to financial controllership (accuracy, forecasting & compliance) of datacenter financials.
Manage the financial and commercial aspects of site contracts including related PO and invoice reviews.
Prepare quarterly spend management review materials at datacenter sites.
Assist with tracking of datacenter Maintenance and Repair activities.
Evaluate cost savings opportunities and implement strategic projects to realize savings.
Leverage local subject matter expert's tribal knowledge and spread adoption of best practices.
Act on opportunities to increase agility and contribute to workstreams to evolve processes, services, and solutions for Operations and Service Level Agreements for CO+I.
Coordinate closely with datacenter field operations to foster alignment and partnerships for business success.

Requirements

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.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

2+ 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.
2+ years experience with critical environment maintenance and repair cost management.
2+ years experience with industry program and project management skills.
2+ years experience working with collaboration platforms (e.g. SharePoint, MS Teams etc.).
2+ years experience with reporting and data analysis systems & platforms (e.g. PowerBI).

Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $84,400 - $168,800 per year.
There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $118,800 - $186,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Skills

SharePointMS TeamsPowerBI

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