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Work type: On-site
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Salary: $140,200–$277,200 / yr
Posted: 51 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $209k

$101k most similar roles pay here $296k

This role pays more than 79% 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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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 1578 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Critical Environment Operations Director at Microsoft, you will lead the delivery of core infrastructure and foundational technologies supporting over 200 online businesses including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and Azure. Your primary responsibilities include building and enhancing relationships with engineering groups and business partners, as well as collaborating globally to develop best practices for data center operations. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, critical environment infrastructures such as UPS systems and generators, and physical IT infrastructure including servers and networking equipment. Ideal candidates have a background in Computer Science or related fields, with strong leadership skills and certifications like CompTIA, Microsoft, and PMP. The position focuses on supporting government agency customers and demands expertise in managing diverse technical teams and complex projects with budgets exceeding $5 million.

Skills

CCNA CompTIA Microsoft Operations Framework Meteorology UPS Generator AHU Servers SANs Networking Capacity DC Rack/Enclosures structured cabling PMP CDCP ITIL CI/CD

What you'll do

Manage large-scale and complex projects involving critical environment infrastructures.
Ensure reliable operation of data center facilities including UPS, generators, and AHUs.
Oversee physical IT infrastructure such as servers, SANs, networking, and capacity planning.
Lead diverse technical teams in managing budget allocations over $5 million annually.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering groups and business partners.
Implement best practices for critical environment operations across global data center portfolios.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience managing large-scale and complex projects/programs.
Extensive background in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator).
Deep knowledge of physical IT infrastructure components (Servers, SANs, Networking).
Proven ability to manage budgets over $5 million.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field.
Experience leading diverse technical teams and managing global virtual teams.

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