Critical Environment Operations Manager | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $140,200–$284,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Dec 8, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $212k

$100k most similar roles pay here $304k

This role pays more than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 | Microsoft Careers

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This senior-level position involves leading mission-critical service management within a dynamic engineering environment, focusing on building and maintaining robust relationships with engineering groups and business partners. The role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects and critical infrastructure, including IT services and physical operations such as UPS systems, generators, and data center equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of relevant service management experience and at least three years of people management expertise, with a preference for those holding a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields and possessing deep knowledge of enterprise-level IT infrastructure. The position demands strong leadership skills to influence diverse teams across multiple platforms and deliver successful outcomes on complex projects.

Skills

Servers SANs Networking UPS Generator AHU DC Rack/Enclosures structured cabling IT infrastructure Project Management People Management Large Scale Projects Complex Programs Critical Environment Infrastructures

What you'll do

Manage large-scale and complex projects or critical environment infrastructures.
Directly manage a diverse organization of full-time employees across multiple disciplines.
Lead the operation of IT infrastructure including servers, SANs, networking, etc.
Establish and enhance strong working relationships with Engineering Groups and partners.
Influence and guide a team in managing physical IT infrastructures effectively.

What we're looking for

10+ years of mission-critical service management experience
3+ years of people management experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Extensive experience managing large-scale and complex projects/programs
Demonstrated leadership in influencing diverse organizations across multiple disciplines
Experience with IT infrastructure operations (Servers, SANs, Networking)
Strong working relationships with engineering groups and business partners