As a Critical Environment Program Manager at Microsoft, you will join the CO+I team to oversee the day-to-day operations of mechanical and electrical equipment in datacenters, ensuring peak efficiency and compliance with operational standards. Your responsibilities include managing preventative maintenance, coordinating small-to-medium projects, and driving cost/energy efficiency initiatives while acting as an escalation point for facilities-related issues. You will utilize CMMS systems and monitor performance to allocate work orders daily, inspect completed tasks, and mentor team members. Preferred qualifications include experience in critical environment infrastructures, project management skills, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA or PMP. This role involves working on large-scale projects within a dynamic data center environment focused on safety, security, and compliance.
Skills
UPS
Generator
AHU
Servers
SANs
Networking
CapacityPlanning
DCRackEnclosures
StructuredCabling
ProjectManagement
ElectricalPowerMonitoringSystems
BranchCircuitMonitoring
BuildingAutomationSystems
PMP
ITIL
CDCP
CompTIA
MechanicalEngineering
ElectricalEngineering
What you'll do
Manage daily operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in datacenters.
Oversee planned preventative and corrective work orders for technicians to ensure compliance with standards.
Ensure peak efficiency and compliance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems.
Escalate facilities-related issues and provide technical guidance during emergencies or job training.
Coordinate and supervise CE audits and compliance verifications across regional datacenter locations.
What we're looking for
2+ years of experience supporting IT equipment or related technology.
Experience managing day-to-day operations and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
Ability to oversee small-to-medium projects from conception to completion.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in data centers.
Familiarity with project management principles and relevant certifications.
Technical college degree or equivalent experience in related fields.
Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Market check
Salary context
This
$81,400–$161,800
range sits above
1%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$142,800–$235,750
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$166,406–$213,375
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Microsoft
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
Microsoft currently has
451 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$119,800–$234,700
across 417 roles with salary data.
CMMS
SOPs
MOPs
EOPs
HVAC
SCADA
JHAs
toolbox talks
electrical systems
mechanical systems
controls systems
generator maintenance
incident response procedures
root cause analysis
shift work management
data center operations
oil and gas refinery experience
hospitals infrastructure knowledge
pharmaceutical industry familiarity
manufacturing processes understanding
EPMS
BCMS
PLC
NFPA 70
UL standards
SKM
ETAP
Cymcap
Uninterruptible power sources
Diesel generators
Electrical switchgear
Power distribution units
Automatic/static transfer switches
Relays
Protection schemes
High-voltage distribution system
Power and distribution transformers
Earthing and switching
MV to branch circuits