Data Center Project Manager, Facility Operations
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cloud Engineering · DevOps
In short
As a Data Center Project Manager, Facility Operations at Microsoft, you will lead long-term facility operations programs across multiple datacenters, acting as a key interface between operations, lease providers, and internal partners. This on-site role requires experience in project coordination, financial planning, and a strong understanding of datacenter infrastructure, with frequent travel within Germany and Europe.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate long-term facility operations programs across multiple assigned datacenters.
- Serve as a primary operational interface with Lease Providers, managing activities, risks, and service performance.
- Prepare, manage, and forecast operational facility budgets, including identifying financial requirements and tracking expenditure.
- Develop and manage a portfolio of long-term facility operational projects, remediation activities, and improvement programs.
- Identify recurring operational issues and translate them into structured improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Site Operations, Critical Environment, IT Management, and other teams operating within the datacenters.
- Ensure facility projects and activities are coordinated with ongoing datacenter operations to minimize risk.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure facility-related activities are planned with safety as a core priority.
- Identify and escalate facility-related operational and safety risks, driving mitigation actions.
- Serve as a key escalation point for critical operational events, including availability outside normal working hours.
Requirements
- Previous professional experience in datacenter operations or datacenter infrastructure.
- Good understanding of facility operations, maintenance, operational risk, and service continuity.
- Experience in project coordination and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work across technical teams, managers, Lease Providers, vendors, and other partners without direct people-management authority.
- Experience with operational planning and financial processes, including budget planning, forecasting, purchase orders, and cost tracking.
- Valid driving licence recognized for driving within Europe.
- 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
- Proven 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
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Access to trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
Skills
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementFinancial PlanningCritical EnvironmentIT InfrastructurePMPITILCDCP
#Data Center#Facility Operations#Project Management#Infrastructure
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
6 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
€65,000 – €106,000 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Germany
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor, Master
Applicants
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