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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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The Technical Program Manager II, Hardware Readiness joins the Datacenter Integration Services team within the Cloud Operations + Innovation organization. This role focuses on the development and deployment of knowledge management assets for new platforms as part of a hardware readiness program. You will manage simultaneous projects addressing coverage for server, storage, networking devices, and IT hardware infrastructure across global data centers. Key responsibilities include collaborating with Hardware Engineering, Data Center Operations, and OEM/ODM partners to develop standardized procedures and workflows. You will generate performance metrics, conduct technical risk assessments, and drive accountability for deliverables. Required skills include experience in server and network hardware deployment, data analysis, and cross-functional project management. The role solves complex problems regarding hardware development, datacenter operations, and the deployment of innovative technologies like immersion cooling.
What does a Technical Program Manager earn?
Median $190350 from 263 postings across 39 companies.
Develop and deploy knowledge management assets for new hardware platforms across global data centers.
Lead virtual teams of functional leads to create plans of record and ensure stakeholder alignment.
Generate and monitor quantitative and qualitative performance metrics to drive actions and improve outcomes.
Conduct and document technical and operational risk assessments while driving trade-offs across teams.
Drive accountability for project deliverables to ensure high availability and efficient capacity recovery.
Use customer feedback and data collection tools to identify performance trends and product demands.
Continuously improve CO+I processes and specifications as new datacenter and IT hardware technologies are released.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience in server/network hardware deployment, program management, data analysis, or product development in a data center environment.
1+ year of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in server/network hardware deployment, program management, data analysis, or product development in a data center environment (preferred).
Program management experience in physical IT infrastructures such as servers, SANs, networking, or capacity (preferred).
Experience in data-center operations, hardware troubleshooting, incident management, and procedural content (preferred).
2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects (preferred).
Relevant certifications such as Azure, CCNA/CCNP, PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum, ITIL, or data analytics (preferred).
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