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$140,200–$277,200 / yr
Posted
48 days ago

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Above market

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This role $209k
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This role pays more than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k 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

Microsoft currently has 1586 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Regional Critical Environment (CE) Program Director at Microsoft’s Cloud Infrastructure and Operations (MCIO), you will lead strategic and operational initiatives across the Americas datacenter portfolio, ensuring alignment with global CE standards while driving regional program execution. Your daily responsibilities include championing safety, security, and compliance, reducing high-impact incidents through standardization, and overseeing risk management to maintain service availability. You will collaborate with Global CE teams to develop standardized processes and tooling, engage with strategic partners for aligned performance expectations, and manage financial budgets while promoting sustainability goals. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects and critical environment infrastructures, along with relevant certifications such as PMP or ITIL v3 Foundation. The position demands expertise in mechanical, electrical, and controls systems within a highly specialized datacenter environment spanning over 200 facilities across multiple countries.

Skills

UPS Generator AHU Servers SANs Networking DC Rack/Enclosures structured cabling APICS CompTIA Microsoft Certifications CCNA ITIL v3 Foundation MOF PMP CDCMP

What you'll do

  • Own regional CE program execution, translating global standards into scalable practices.
  • Champion safety, security, and compliance across all Americas datacenter operations.
  • Lead efforts to reduce high-impact incidents through standardization and systemic improvement.
  • Partner with Global CE teams to develop and deploy standardized operational tooling.
  • Manage region-wide CE programs, including lifecycle investments and risk remediation projects.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of enterprise-level experience managing large-scale and complex projects/programs.
  • Extensive background in critical environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU).
  • Strong knowledge of physical IT infrastructure components (servers, SANs, networking).
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP, CDCMP, or equivalent leadership development credentials.
  • Proven track record in availability, safety, and risk management for datacenter operations.
  • Experience in developing and deploying standardized processes and operational tooling.

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