Critical Environment Program Manager

Microsoft

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On-site
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$84,400–$168,800 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 21, 2027

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Below market

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This role $127k
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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 Program Manager

As a Critical Environment Program Manager within the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, you will manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a datacenter. You will oversee preventative and corrective maintenance for critical infrastructure, utilize CMMS to monitor plant performance, and allocate work orders to technicians while ensuring compliance with operational standards. Your role involves managing small-to-medium projects, driving cost and energy efficiency initiatives, identifying single points of failure, and coordinating CE audits. You will also serve as an escalation point for facilities issues and provide recommendations on equipment designs. The role requires expertise in electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, including experience with EPMS, BCM, and BAS. Key skills include project management, infrastructure operations, and ensuring the reliability of foundational technologies supporting global cloud services.

What you'll do

  • Oversee daily maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in the datacenter.
  • Manage planned preventative and corrective work orders using CMMS tools.
  • Ensure all fire, life safety, and infrastructure systems operate at peak efficiency.
  • Act as an escalation point for facilities issues and provide technical recommendations on design parameters.
  • Manage small-to-medium projects from initial conception through completion.
  • Report on critical infrastructure KPIs, operational metrics, and compliance standards.
  • Identify single points of failure and lead remediation efforts to improve reliability.
  • Drive initiatives focused on cost reduction and energy efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of industry experience, or 2+ years of industry experience and college coursework.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background checks and other government security screening requirements.
  • Experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU) or physical IT infrastructures (preferred).
  • Technical College degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
  • Relevant certifications such as ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network Certifications, PMP, ITIL, or CDCP (preferred).
  • 6 months of experience with building cooling, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems (preferred).
  • 6 months of experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, Branch Circuit Monitoring, and Building Automation Systems (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience with project management or related certifications/training, and 2+ years on large scale projects (preferred).

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