Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering

Microsoft

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$165,600–$296,400 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Apr 19, 2027

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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 · Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering

JOB TITLE: Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering The Global Datacenter Engineering Senior Director, Operations Engineering leads the TechEx operations engineering team within the Datacenter Engineering group. This leader provides strategic governance and oversight for global operational engineering activities, ensuring the reliability of core datacenter infrastructure. Key responsibilities include managing major retrofit and infrastructure modernization programs, developing emergency operating procedures, and serving as the primary authority for engineering risk management and technical remediation. The role requires deep expertise in construction permitting, building shell, power, cooling, telecommunications, and controls infrastructure. Candidates must possess skills in mechanical engineering, product management, and data analysis. The position solves complex engineering challenges related to maintaining safe, scalable, and cost-effective operations for large-scale, multi-disciplinary datacenter construction and lease projects across a global portfolio.

What you'll do

  • Provide strategic leadership and governance for all global operational engineering activities and infrastructure strategy.
  • Serve as the senior technical authority to resolve complex engineering challenges and mitigate operational risks.
  • Lead the planning and execution of major retrofit, modernization, and asset replacement programs.
  • Develop emergency operating procedures and review critical technical documents and sequences of operation.
  • Train site operations teams on new facility designs and operational sequences.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for significant engineering incidents and drive root cause analysis.
  • Lead and mentor a globally distributed team of engineering leaders and subject matter experts.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in datacenter or critical environment mechanical engineering, product/technical program management, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of people management experience.
  • 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
  • Bachelor's Degree and 15+ years of experience in datacenter mechanical engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development (preferred).
  • 6+ years of people management experience (preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent professional certification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred).

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