Critical Environment Operations Manager

Microsoft

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$102,600–$202,800 / yr
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17 days ago

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This role $153k
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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Operations Manager

The Data Center Operations Manager position at our company involves establishing and enhancing relationships with engineering groups and business partners to ensure mission-critical service management. This senior-level role requires working closely with regional and global peers to develop best practices across all data center portfolios, ensuring seamless operations in critical infrastructure environments such as UPS systems, generators, AHUs, servers, SANs, and networking equipment. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of experience managing physical IT infrastructures and critical environment infrastructures, along with a proven track record of leading diverse technical teams and managing budgets exceeding $500k. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management is preferred, as the role demands expertise in complex data center operations at scale.

What you'll do

  • Manage mission-critical service operations in data center environments.
  • Enhance relationships with engineering groups and business partners.
  • Share best practices with regional and global peers in data centers.
  • Oversee budget management for large-scale infrastructure projects ($500k+).
  • Lead a diverse technical team responsible for physical IT infrastructures.
  • Ensure reliability of critical environment systems (UPS, generators, AHUs).

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of mission-critical service management experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience managing physical IT infrastructure and critical environment systems preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is preferred.
  • Proven leadership in managing diverse, technical teams for at least 3 years.
  • Ability to manage budgets over $500k is advantageous.

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