Data Center Project Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
IL
Salary
$102,600–$202,800 / yr
Posted
59 days ago
Nearby
61 roles within 25 mi

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Similar $181k
This role $153k
$88k most similar roles pay here $236k

This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $148,500–$213,375 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $181k 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

Microsoft currently has 622 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Data Center Project Manager

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As a Data Center Project Manager at Microsoft, you will lead end-to-end data center program and site operations across the Chicago Metro area, focusing on facilities management. Your responsibilities include ensuring safe and timely execution of facilities infrastructure programs, managing vendor performance to meet SLAs, and overseeing capital projects such as retrofits and customizations. You will drive operational excellence by coordinating with cross-functional teams like CE, IT, Logistics, and Site Services to maintain uptime while addressing safety, compliance, and risk management issues. Success in this role requires strong project management skills, the ability to influence without authority, and excellent communication with stakeholders. Key qualifications include 3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production environment, familiarity with data center processes and change control, and relevant technical education or certification.

Skills

Project Management Facilities Management Vendor Management Capital Projects Management Incident Management Safety Compliance EHS Standards OSHA Requirements Operational Planning Interpersonal Skills Customer Focus Performance Goal Setting Datacenter Business Objectives Flexibility Adaptability Team Collaboration IT Equipment Support Server Deployment Network Deployment Change Control Processes

What you'll do

  • Leads end-to-end data center program operations, focusing on facilities management.
  • Ensures safe and timely execution of facilities infrastructure programs to meet requirements.
  • Manages vendor performance for facilities operations, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
  • Oversees capital projects and infrastructure delivery across owned and leased sites.
  • Drives operational excellence through effective incident management and daily coordination.
  • Leads safety and compliance efforts, adhering to EHS standards and OSHA requirements.
  • Coordinates facility-related issues with external partners to ensure timely resolution.

What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting IT equipment or server/network deployment projects in large-scale environments.
  • Proven track record managing operations in a 24x7x365 production environment.
  • Extensive knowledge of datacenter processes and tooling.
  • Experience with change control processes.
  • High School qualification or equivalent technical college degree/certification in relevant fields.

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